Head of Risk & Compliance

Head of Risk & Compliance – UK – RemoteAre you ready to step into an FCA-regulated leadership role with significant strategic impact? Would you relish the challenge of strengthening risk oversight in a growing international payments company?Then this may be for you:A well-established, FCA-regulated payments provider is looking for a Head of Risk & Compliance to lead its UK regulatory and risk agenda. This newly created role has been introduced to support the company’s continued expansion. It offers a blend of hands-on responsibility and broader strategic influence across the group.What makes this role distinctive?You will be the senior regulatory contact for the FCA in the UK.You will help shape group-wide risk frameworks, reporting to the UK CEO with a dotted line to the Group Chief Risk Officer, and working closely with colleagues in Ireland and the US.The remit combines regulatory reporting with wider strategic work to embed a strong first and second line of defence culture across the business.What is needed?A background in payments and experience within a regulated financial services environment.Familiarity with FCA requirements—ideally you already hold SMF approval or are ready to be approved.Confidence to engage with the regulator, advise the board, and balance commerciality with compliance.The right mindset: proactive, pragmatic, and trusted to lead the function without being overly bureaucratic.If you are confident operating in a regulated environment, know how to build credibility with the FCA, and can offer clear, commercially aware guidance on risk and compliance matters, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Created: 2025-07-23