Chief Compliance Officer

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Compliance Officer in United Kingdom. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and overseeing the full compliance framework across the UK and wider European region within a fast-scaling, regulated fintech environment. You will lead the regional compliance function, ensuring robust governance across AML, sanctions, onboarding, and regulatory reporting activities. Acting as a key liaison with regulators, you will play a critical role in securing and maintaining licensing under evolving financial services regulations. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on regulatory execution in a highly dynamic, innovation-driven digital assets business. You will also lead and develop a regional compliance team while embedding a strong culture of risk awareness and operational excellence. This is a high-impact position at the intersection of regulation, financial innovation, and international expansion.
• Accountabilities: Lead and manage the full regional compliance function, with primary responsibility for UK regulatory compliance and governance. Drive and oversee UK licensing processes under applicable financial services regulations, ensuring timely and successful approvals. Design, implement, and maintain AML, KYB/KYC, sanctions, and transaction monitoring frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations. Act as the primary point of contact for UK and regional regulators, managing relationships and ensuring effective communication. Oversee regulatory filings, audit responses, and supervisory examinations across the region. Monitor regulatory developments across the UK and EEA, ensuring timely adaptation of internal policies and controls. Lead and develop a high-performing compliance team, fostering strong operational execution and accountability. Provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders across product, operations, and business functions. Ensure scalable compliance processes that support international growth and new market expansion. Requirements: 10+ years of experience in compliance, AML, sanctions, and financial crime prevention within financial services or fintech environments. Proven experience in regulatory engagement, including managing examinations, audits, and regulator relationships. Strong track record of building and scaling compliance programs in fast-growth, international organizations. Experience working in or supporting UK financial services regulation, ideally including licensing processes. Legal degree or equivalent formal legal qualification required. Strong understanding of AML, KYC/KYB, sanctions frameworks, and regulatory compliance obligations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with regulators and senior stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work independently while leading teams and coordinating across global functions. Experience in fintech or crypto environments is highly desirable. Benefits: Competitive compensation package with equity participation Remote-first working model with flexibility across the UK Healthcare coverage and wellbeing support (varies by region) Paid maternity and paternity leave after qualifying period Home office and learning & development stipends Flexible work environment within a global, high-growth organization Opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a leading digital assets infrastructure company Exposure to cutting-edge fintech, crypto, and regulatory innovation
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