Chief Compliance Officer

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.

• 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