Head of Compliance

My client, a leading FinTech platform is looking to hire a Head of Compliance into its London operation.

This role is suited to a commercially minded Compliance professional who is aspiring to step into an SMF-level position and is looking for broad exposure across both strategic and operational compliance responsibilities within a branch environment.

The successful candidate will act as a true all-rounder, capable of operating independently and taking ownership of the local compliance framework, whilst remaining fully engaged in the day-to-day detail. The position requires a hands-on approach across core operational compliance activities including client due diligence (CDD/KYC), AML oversight, trade monitoring, sanctions and payments screening, regulatory reporting, and wider financial crime controls.

Alongside the operational remit, the individual will support broader regulatory compliance matters, helping to ensure the branch maintains robust governance, adherence to FCA expectations, and effective risk management processes. The role demands someone pragmatic, self-sufficient, and comfortable balancing higher-level regulatory responsibilities with the practical realities of day-to-day compliance execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious compliance professional seeking a path toward SMF responsibility, while developing a genuinely rounded skillset across both advisory and operational compliance disciplines.