Global Head of Compliance

Zeal Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech organization seeks a Global Head of Compliance based in London. The role involves leading the compliance function, ensuring regulatory alignment with the product roadmap, and acting as a strategic advisor. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in compliance within the financial services sector and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers an opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a dynamic and rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced within compliance roles in the financial services sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Upholds the firm’s legal, regulatory, ethical standards and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Develop the compliance function and lead the regulatory strategy.
• Establish an effective risk management framework and monitor compliance.
• Act as a strategic advisor to Executive and Senior Management.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

University degree in law, accounting, business or finance

Job description

Global Head of Compliance

Zeal Group is an award-winning FinTech organisation offering a variety of products. Established in 2017, we have rapidly expanded to a team of over 700 employees globally

With our headquarters in London and offices around Europe, Asia, North & South Africa, Middle East, and South America, we take pride in our Technology hub located in Cyprus

At Zeal, we are dedicated to fostering a product-centric and people-oriented culture, driven by our passion for growth, technological innovation, and collaboration .

Your responsibilities

• Develop the compliance function and lead the company’s regulatory strategy ensuring its alignment to the product roadmap

• Establish and embed an effective risk management framework and monitor compliance with our regulatory obligations

• Develop, manage and implement policies and procedures for regulatory compliance

• Act as a strategic advisor to our Executive and Senior Management for growth and expansion

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and reporting obligations and advise the business across all regulatory and compliance matters

• Ensure our products are developed with a complete understanding of the regulatory implications and the company systems and processes meet the relevant quality and regulatory standards

• Monitor new legislation, guidance, consultations and cases that impact financial regulation

• Perform compliance checks and report on risk and compliance of our internal business processes, to provide assurance to clients; and ensure our key suppliers are complying with agreed standards and contract terms

• Promote a sustainable culture of risk awareness in the business that is consistent with Globacap’s core values

• Collaborate with external and internal auditors and HR when required.
• Provide an advisory service to employees on regulatory requirements and hoe to most-effectively achieve compliance with these.
• Communicate with and influence senior management, especially via relevant governance forums, on both matters arising and strategic decisions which have regulatory relevance.
• Communicate with industry peers to identify latest themes and issues and best market practices.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time.

What does the ideal candidate look like:

• Highly experienced within compliance roles in the financial services sector

• Able to work collaboratively as well as independently.

• Upholds the firm’s legal, regulatory, ethical standards and reputation.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards.

• Ability to demonstrate integrity in all tasks and functions performed.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and written.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Able to prioritise and re-prioritise in a fast moving and constantly changing environment.

Requirements:

• Educated to University degree level, preferably in law, accounting, business, finance or related discipline or equivalent.

• Highly experienced Compliance generalist in the Financial Services sector

• Experienced in CFD, spread betting, derivative products, required.

• Strong working knowledge of internation AML rules, securities trading, payments regulations and understanding of financial markets.

• Knowledge of market dynamics, liquidity and trading practices

• Well-developed understanding of multiple assets and instruments

• Strong understanding of Audit process

• Understanding of client money segregation rules

• Understanding of capital adequacy rules