TL;DR

Compliance Lead (Fintech): Own and shape the compliance and regulatory strategy for innovative embedded finance and invoice finance credit products. With an accent on designing tailored compliance frameworks for KYC, AML, transaction monitoring, and regulatory engagement. Focus on building risk-based customer due diligence, managing compliance operations, and ensuring regulatory alignment within a fast-growing fintech banking environment.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom with hybrid working options available.

Company

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What you will do

Architect and own the end-to-end compliance and financial crime framework for digital lending products including Embedded Pay Later and Invoice Finance.
Design and implement risk-based approaches to customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
Act as the primary compliance advisor for product teams, guiding regulatory requirements and risk mitigation.
Oversee daily compliance operations ensuring adherence to regulatory and banking group standards.
Conduct product-specific compliance risk assessments and lead remediation initiatives.
Manage compliance monitoring programs and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Requirements

Must be based in the United Kingdom.
Proven experience in compliance roles within fintech or digital lending.
Deep knowledge of UK regulatory landscape and compliance frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate regulations into actionable business requirements.
Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders from engineers to board level.
Registered as an MLR individual and senior manager responsible for compliance under Regulation 21(1)(a).

Culture & Benefits

Full onboarding and continuous development opportunities.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
Regular social activities and family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Pension contributions, discretionary bonus scheme, private health cover, and life assurance.