At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and own compliance from scratch, ensuring regulatory adherence and financial crime oversight.
- Company: AI-native fintech start-up backed by top tech investors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £180,000 plus equity and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants, with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Lead compliance in an innovative fintech and shape the future of financial regulations.
- Qualifications: Senior compliance experience in fintech with a proactive, hands-on approach.
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 FinanceTM | Certified B Corp
Harmonic is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to thrive in a remote-first, AI-driven environment. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will receive mentorship from experienced leaders while contributing to transformative finance processes in a rapidly scaling B2B SaaS company. The inclusive work culture and commitment to innovation make it a rewarding place to build your career.
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Harmonic FinanceTM | Certified B Corp Recruitment Team
