Director, Regulatory Compliance UK
Core
Senior compliance authority and strategic partner leading the UK regulatory framework for a licensed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and payment infrastructure provider.
Role type
Director, Regulatory Compliance (UK)
Builds
UK compliance management system, policies, registers, operational controls, and cross-border payment architectures.
Domain
UK Fintech, Payments, Electronic Money Institutions (EMI), AML/CTF
Required skills
UK financial regulations expertise (PSRs, EMRs, FCA Principles, Consumer Duty), FCA interface management, team leadership (4+ years), regulatory horizon scanning, executive reporting, commercial advisory
Preferred skills
Approved person/SMF experience, cross-border multi-currency schemes, legal qualification, ICA Diploma
Technologies
FCA handbooks, PSRs, EMRs, UK AML/CTF regimes
Responsibilities
Lead UK compliance team and evolve compliance management system; Act as primary interface with FCA for inquiries, audits, and reporting; Partner with Product/Commercial to design compliant payment architectures; Oversee safeguarding and Consumer Duty; Monitor regulatory developments and translate into roadmaps; Build and scale compliance team; Report to executive leadership and boards.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management