Chief Compliance Officer Job at Confidential, United Kingdom

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  • Confidential
  • United Kingdom

Job Description

Chief Compliance Officer

About the Company

Fast-growing financial technology (FinTech) company

Industry
Financial Services

Type
Privately Held

Founded
2015

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

  • Financial Transactions
  • Clearinghouse
  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Computer Programming
  • Software
  • Professional Services
  • Computers
  • Information Technology & Services
  • Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Moniepoint
  • Moniepoint Pos

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO to spearhead the development and management of the risk and compliance function for its UK entity, with a vision to expand globally. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and enforcing advanced AML, sanctions, and consumer protection compliance policies, as well as leading a high-performing department that will grow to cover multiple markets. This pivotal role involves overseeing the company's compliance and AML/CTF framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and collaborating cross-functionally, particularly with the product team, to meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a UK-based leadership background in senior compliance roles within an EMI-licensed institution or significant experience as an MLRO in a successful fintech, with a strong understanding of UK financial services regulatory compliance and anti-financial crime frameworks. Applicants for this role at The Company should possess a proven track record in interpreting and implementing UK payments regulations, including AML, KYC, CTF, Consumer Duty, and GDPR. The role requires a leader with the ability to build and motivate teams, experience in global compliance, and advanced qualifications or professional certifications that enhance their expertise in the field. The Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO will also be involved in risk assessment and mitigation, regulatory filings, training, and staying abreast of regulatory changes. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding, innovative business, and to make a lasting impact in the world of finance and African fintech.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO, UK

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Finance
  • Operations

Job Tags

Full time,

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