At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and own compliance from scratch, ensuring regulatory adherence and financial crime oversight.
- Company: Join an innovative AI-native fintech start-up backed by top tech investors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £180,000, equity options, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants, with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Lead compliance in a cutting-edge fintech and shape the future of finance.
- Qualifications: Senior compliance experience in fintech or regulated payments, with MLRO accountability.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
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 London employer: Harmonic FinanceTM | Certified B Corp
Join an innovative AI-native fintech start-up in London, where you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the compliance function from the ground up. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, this role offers competitive compensation, equity options, and the chance to work alongside a founding team with a proven track record in banking and payments. Embrace a dynamic environment that values inclusivity and encourages you to leverage AI in modernising compliance practices.
Contact Details:
Harmonic FinanceTM | Certified B Corp Recruitment Team
