Head of Compliance & MLRO | AI-native Fintech Start-Up | London (5 days on-site)
We're partnering with an AI-native fintech backed by some of Europe's most celebrated technology investors, with a founding team that's built multi-billion pound businesses in banking and payments before.
They're hiring a Head of Compliance & MLRO to build their compliance function from the ground up. The business is working towards full FCA e-money institution authorisation, and this hire will own that journey and everything that follows: the framework, the regulator relationship, and financial crime oversight as MLRO.
What you'll do:
- Build and own compliance end-to-end: policies, monitoring, reporting
- Act as MLRO, covering financial crime, AML, sanctions and transaction monitoring
- Lead engagement with the FCA as the business works towards full authorisation
- Report directly to the founders and the Board
What you'll bring:
- Senior compliance experience in a regulated payments, e-money or fintech business
- Ready to hold MLRO accountability, with real regulatory depth
- A builder, not a maintainer: you want to create a function, not inherit one
- Comfortable working lean and hands-on
- Curious about using AI to modernise compliance
Location: London, 5 days on site
Salary: up to £180,000 + equity
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Head of Compliance in Slough employer: Harmonic Finance | Certified B Corp
Harmonic is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic remote-first work environment that prioritises innovation and AI-driven growth. As a Series B B2B SaaS scale-up, employees benefit from a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, with clear pathways for career advancement, particularly for those looking to transition from practice to industry. Joining Harmonic means being part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your professional development in a rapidly evolving sector.
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