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GBP 80,000 - 120,000

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An established industry player is seeking a Director of Risk and Compliance to lead regulatory and risk consulting engagements in the fintech sector. This role offers the chance to work with innovative fintechs, advising on critical areas such as financial crime, governance, and operational resilience. As a trusted advisor, you will contribute to business growth while building long-term client relationships. If you're a fintech-savvy leader ready for a high-impact role, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the evolving world of payments and lending.

Senior-level experience in Risk, Compliance, or Financial Crime in payments or lending.
In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory landscape (FCA, PSR, PSD2).

Lead complex risk and compliance projects across payments and lending clients.
Advise on safeguarding arrangements and financial crime frameworks.

Risk Management

Compliance

Financial Crime Frameworks

Operational Resilience

Client Communication

Senior-level experience in Risk or Compliance

Knowledge of UK regulatory landscape

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Director – Risk, Compliance (Payments), London

Client: Leading financial consultancy

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 30.03.2025

Expiry Date: 14.05.2025

Job Description:

Director – Risk and Compliance (Payments)

UK-based | Hybrid | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Global Fintech Talent is working exclusively with a leading financial consultancy to hire an experienced Director of Risk - Compliance with a strong background in payments or lending. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional to join a dynamic advisory practice, working with some of the most innovative names in the fintech space.

The Opportunity

In this client-facing role, you’ll lead and deliver regulatory and risk consulting engagements, advising fintechs, payment service providers, and digital lenders on everything from financial crime and safeguarding to operational resilience, governance, and regulatory transformation.

Working closely with Partners in the Fintech Consulting Practice, you’ll also support risk mapping for CIOs and CTOs, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute to business development through cross-selling and strategic insight.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading complex risk and compliance projects across payments and lending clients
Advising on safeguarding arrangements, PSR/EMR compliance, and financial crime frameworks
Conducting risk mapping and controls assessments for operational and tech leaders
Supporting clients with governance, incident management, and regulatory change programmes
Delivering on-site and remote consultancy, backed by a wider specialist team
Building long-term client relationships and contributing to practice growth

Minimum Requirements:

Senior-level experience in Risk, Compliance, or Financial Crime within a payments or lending environment
In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory landscape (FCA, PSR, PSD2, EMRs)
Experience working with or advising fintechs, PSPs, or digital lenders
Strong understanding of operational resilience, safeguarding, and regulatory governance
Confident communicator with consulting experience or a strong client-facing approach

If you’re a fintech-savvy risk leader ready to step into a high-impact role with influence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via Global Fintech Talent today to learn more.

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Director – Risk, Compliance (Payments)

JR United Kingdom

London

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

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