Chief Compliance Officer

About the Role

BettingJobs is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer for a prominent payments innovator based in London. This critical leadership position involves hands-on oversight of compliance and financial crime frameworks as the organization experiences growth. The successful candidate will act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and lead all aspects related to financial crime prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the compliance department, managing a team of three compliance professionals directly.
• Develop, implement, and continuously update frameworks to ensure compliance and mitigate financial crimes.
• Act as the MLRO, overseeing measures against money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and other financial crime risks.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, card networks, and external stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of automation and data-driven solutions to improve compliance operations.
• Promote a compliance-focused culture throughout the company via ongoing training and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven extensive experience managing compliance functions within payments, fintech, or regulated financial sectors.
• Prior experience as an MLRO or holding a senior role in financial crime compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective operational compliance programs.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong record of stakeholder engagement.