Legal & Compliance Lead in London

We're looking for a Compliance and Risk Lead to be the hands-on engine of GetGround's compliance function, owning the day-to-day delivery of our regulatory obligations and helping build the frameworks that keep us operating with integrity as we scale.The OpportunityGetGround operates at the intersection of fintech, proptech and wealthtech, a business with a complex and growing regulatory footprint. With 2Bn+ in assets on platform and 30,000+ users across 70 countries, our compliance obligations are significant and expanding.This is a role with real ownership and some people management responsibility. You'll be doing the work and leading a small team to help deliver it. You'll be the person who makes compliance and risk happen at GetGround.What You'll Be DoingDay-to-Day ComplianceOwn the delivery of GetGround's compliance monitoring programme, including reviews, testing, and reportingDevelop and manage a high-performing compliance and risk team as GetGround scalesMaintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and controls as regulations evolveSupport the management of regulatory relationships, including FCA interactions and reportingTrack regulatory developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for the businessAssist with the preparation of board and senior leadership compliance reportingRiskSupport the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational and regulatory risks across the businessMaintain the risk register and assist with preparing risk reporting for senior leadershipWork with teams across the business to ensure risk considerations are embedded into day-to-day decisionsHelp develop and maintain risk policies and frameworks as the business growsFinancial Crime and AMLSupport the MLRO with day-to-day AML and financial crime operations, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screeningConduct and review KYC processes, escalating complex cases as appropriateAssist with SAR filing processes and maintain accurate financial crime recordsHelp ensure GetGround's financial crime controls remain fit for purpose as the business growsBusiness PartnershipWork with Product and Engineering teams to review new features and products for compliance implicationsSupport the review of customer-facing content, marketing materials, and regulated communicationsDeliver compliance training and awareness across the businessBe the first point of contact for compliance queries from across the businessAbout YouYou're a hands-on compliance professional who knows how to get things done in a fast-moving, regulated environment. You bring:Experience in a compliance role within an FCA-regulated firm, ideally in fintech, payments, mortgages, or property financeGood working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including AML, KYC, and consumer protection requirementsExperience running or supporting a compliance monitoring programmeFamiliarity with financial crime controls and AML processesA practical, solutions-oriented approach; you find ways to make compliance work for the businessStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at onceClear written and verbal communication skillsHighly desirable:Experience with property, mortgage, or investment productsExposure to MLRO support or deputy MLRO responsibilitiesIn-house experience at a fast-growing fintechWe know that great candidates don't always match every point on a job description. If this role excites you and you meet most of the criteria, we'd encourage you to apply anyway.What we are building: The first end-to-end real estate investment offering - making the dream of owning real estate more accessible to everyone globally.Diversity & inclusion at GetGround: We encourage applications from all sections of society and we believe in the criticality of an inclusive culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by law.42% of our employees identify as female or non-specified, 58% as male22 nationalities represented across offices in 5 countriesOur work on Design AccessibilityInclusion is at the heart of our culture - we celebrate and reflect on key D&I and cultural events such as: Black History Month, International Women's Day and PrideFor more information on how we store your candidate data, please see our recruitment privacy policy. LocationLondonEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentBusiness Functions