Head of Risk, Compliance and MLRO

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our executive team as the Head of Risk and Compliance/ Chief Risk and Compliance Officer UK. This individual will also be nominated as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) (holding PSD Individual nominations for these roles).

Requirements

• A minimum of 6-10 years of relevant experience in risk and compliance roles within an FCA-regulated payments or e-money institution.
• Nominated Officer Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrable experience as a nominated MLRO and/or Head of Compliance.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of the UK regulatory landscape, including the Payment Services Regulations (PSRs), FCA Handbook, Proceeds of a Crime Act, Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG guidance, and Open Banking.
• Financial Crime Expertise: Deep and practical expertise in KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions, SAR reporting, and managing investigations.
• Leadership: Proven experience in a senior leadership role with the ability to influence C-suite executives, board members, and regulators.
• Regulatory Relations: Demonstrable experience as the primary point of contact with the FCA and NCA.
• Previous experience as a statutory director or board member would be advantageous.
• Experience managing compliance in a complex group structure (parent/subsidiary) would be highly beneficial.
• Holding a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ICA Diploma, ACAMS) would be an asset.
• A legal background or qualification would be preferable.

Benefits

• 20 to 30 days of holiday
• Monthly team outing allowance
• Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents
• On-site perks
• Well being support
• Health allowance