Head Of Compliance

We're recruiting on behalf of an ambitious FCA-regulated B2B payments fintech.

They're seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to build world-class compliance infrastructure during a critical growth phase.

This is a hands-on leadership role managing a significant FCA remediation programme and designing the policy frameworks that will support their next growth phase.

You'll work directly with their MLRO and senior leadership team.

This isn't a back-office compliance role.

You'll be in the room where strategic decisions are made, shaping how the business operates as a regulated fintech.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead delivery of the client's FCA remediation programme—owning timelines, evidence, regulatory reporting, and corrective actions
• Design and implement comprehensive AML/CTF policy frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory procedures
• Manage direct engagement with the FCA—preparing submissions, evidence packs, and responses to regulatory queries
• Oversee transaction monitoring, SAR submission, and day-to-day compliance operations
• Build compliance culture across the business through training and awareness WHO YOU ARE
• 5+ years in financial services compliance; with experience in a hands on senior management role
• **Direct experience with FCA Section 166 reviews or equivalent regulatory enforcement action** (you can articulate what this is and how to respond)
• Led compliance remediation programmes following regulatory enforcement or significant compliance failures
• Designed AML/CTF policy frameworks and governance structures from scratch or at scale
• Deep knowledge of FCA Handbook, JMLSG guidance, MLR 2017
• Fintech, payments, or EMI/banking compliance background (not traditional banking compliance alone)
• Familiar with compliance tools (Comply Advantage, Sumsub, transaction monitoring systems)
• **Self-starter** capable of working independently in a fully remote environment
• Excellent written communication; able to produce regulatory-grade documentation WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY ✓ Build compliance at scale at an ambitious FCA-regulated fintech during a critical growth phase ✓ Hybrid role with flexibility (primarily home based) ✓ Direct access to senior leadership and the MLRO—real influence on strategy ✓ Competitive salary (£70,000 - £100,000+ depending on experience) ✓ The opportunity to shape regulatory strategy and compliance culture from day one WHAT THIS ISN'T We're not looking for:
• Someone who oversees a team of analysts from a distance (this is hands-on leadership), building from the ground up.
• A box-ticking compliance person (our client needs strategic thinking and regulatory savvy)