Head of Compliance and Regulations (Crypto / Payments / Fintech)

Our client is looking for a Head of Compliance and Regulation. This role plays a key role in the development, implementation and execution of a risk management and compliance strategy. The Regulatory & Compliance Lead supports their clients Head of Legal on any relevant compliance related issues and ensures that the company complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Job Type: Full-time
Workplace: Remote
Location: London, United Kingdom
Report: General Manager

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• 6–10 years compliance experience in finance, fintech, payments, or crypto
  
• Minimum 1–2 years crypto compliance experience
  
• UK-based and acceptable to FCA for MLRO nomination
  
• Strong compliance generalist capable of both strategy and hands‑on operational execution; experience working in scaling or early‑stage environments; able to design and build compliance processes
  
• Regulatory engagement experience (licensing, reporting, audits)
  
• Experience with compliance operations (KYC, AML, transaction monitoring)
  
• Ability to work cross‑functionally across global jurisdictions
  
• Familiarity with emerging markets (Africa, Asia, Middle East)
  

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• Startup Fintech experience
  
• Direct experience in Middle East, African and Asian financial services and crypt markets
  
• Professional certificate - e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is a plus
  
• Other compliance‑related certification(s) from an accredited institution
  

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• Master a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing each market in which they operate, including monitoring of any changes and developments.
  
• Manage and navigate the regulator interaction for their jurisdictions including license applications, engagement and reporting.
  
• Assist the Head of Legal in the implementation of policies and procedures for managing and mitigating operational and compliance risks related to the business.
  
• Develop and maintain up to date compliance framework, documentation and policies related to the organisation's compliance activities, and monitor the adherence to such policies.
  
• Oversee KYC/customer due diligence on an on‑going basis and provide AML support for transactions, including assessing any high‑risk exposures.
  
• Provide technical guidance to the business on relevant regulatory changes that impact our compliance program and collaborate with internal teams to identify steps necessary to mitigate regulatory risks.
  
• Work collaboratively with external advisors, consultants and service providers responsible for certain aspects of their compliance program, on a day‑to‑day basis.
  

Additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to :

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• Acting as the Data Protection Officer with responsibility for advising and monitoring data protection requirements in line with local regulatory requirements.
  
• Acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for each regulated entity.