At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the UK Compliance function and enhance regulatory frameworks in a fast-growing fintech.
- Company: Dynamic B2B payments and fintech business with a focus on compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape compliance culture.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to engage with senior management and regulators.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring robust compliance standards in an innovative environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years of compliance experience, especially in fintech or financial services.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
A fast-growing B2B payments and fintech business is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to lead its UK compliance function and play a key role in strengthening the firm's regulatory framework as it continues to grow.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will act as a trusted regulatory adviser to the business, providing clear, practical guidance and ensuring the organisation maintains robust compliance standards across its products, operations and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the UK Compliance function and establish a strong culture of regulatory compliance.
Own and enhance the firm's regulatory compliance framework, policies, procedures and monitoring programme.
Provide day-to-day regulatory advice to senior management and business stakeholders.
Interpret and implement FCA rules, regulatory guidance and legislative developments relevant to the business.
Maintain oversight of regulatory obligations and ensure appropriate governance, documentation and evidence of compliance.
Lead regulatory change programmes, assessing the impact of new requirements and coordinating implementation.
Advise on new products, markets, partnerships and business initiatives from a regulatory compliance perspective.
Maintain effective relationships with the FCA and other relevant regulatory stakeholders.
Lead compliance reviews, thematic assessments and remediation programmes.
Prepare regulatory reporting and management information for senior leadership and governance committees.
Provide effective challenge to the business and elevate regulatory risks where appropriate.
Work closely with Legal, Risk, Operations, Product and senior management to embed regulatory requirements into business processes.
Requirements 8+ years' compliance experience, ideally within payments, fintech, electronic money, banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of the UK regulatory environment, particularly FCA-regulated businesses.
Detailed understanding of FCA Principles, SYSC, the Payment Services Regulations and relevant FCA guidance.
Proven experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical policies, controls and procedures.
Experience managing regulatory change and responding to evolving regulatory expectations.
Demonstrable experience engaging with regulators, auditors and senior stakeholders.
Strong ability to challenge constructively and provide clear, commercially pragmatic regulatory advice.
Experience building or developing a compliance function within a growing organisation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to operate at senior-management level. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wanted: Head of Compliance employer: Jacobson Garner
Jacobson Garner is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Greater London. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the fintech sector.
