Head of Compliance & MLRO in England
Alexander Barnes is looking for an Head of Compliance & MLRO in England
Job description
Alexander Barnes has partnered with an international FinTech entering the UK market.
This scale-up is recognised as an innovator of global payments networks.
We are searching for a senior compliance leader to lead the EMI licence process and build a UK compliance function that’s fit to scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full UK EMI licence application process with the FCA
- Build and implement a UK-focused compliance framework from the ground up
- Own all risk assessments, policies, and regulatory reporting
- Act as SMF16/17 and main point of contact with the FCA
- Set up AML/CTF controls, monitoring, and training
- Work closely with legal, product, and ops to align compliance with business priorities
- Hire and lead a lean UK compliance team
Required Experience:
- 8+ years in financial services compliance, with at least 3 in e-money or payments
- Held SMF16 and/or SMF17 for a UK-regulated firm
- Led or played a key role in a successful EMI licence application
- Strong working knowledge of FCA requirements for e-money and payment services
- Hands-on experience with AML frameworks, financial crime prevention, and policy design
- Confident working in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
Preferred:
- Experience scaling compliance in a start-up or high-growth fintech
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools and regulatory tech
- Strong written and verbal communication with senior leadership and regulators
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- England
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 09-07-2025
- Profession type
- Accountancy
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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