Head of Compliance

Barclay Simpson; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial infrastructure firm in London is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead their FCA authorisation process and establish a robust compliance framework. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years' experience in a Compliance or MLRO role, with a strong background in UK AML/CTF and MiFID regulations. This role offers competitive salary, equity, and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment with a mission-driven team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous equity offering

Flexibility and autonomy

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in a regulated Compliance or MLRO role.
• Experience in UK AML/CTF and MiFID regulation.
• FCA engagement experience and SMF exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK FCA authorisation process.
• Drive all DSS-related regulatory engagement.
• Build and implement a fit-for-purpose AML/CTF framework.
• Own and deliver monitoring, testing, and reporting.

Skills

UK AML/CTF regulation

MiFID regulation

FCA engagement

Leadership skills

Job description

New Opportunity – Head of Compliance (SMF16/17)
London | Hybrid | Digital Assets | Competitive Salary + Equity

I’m working with an innovative financial infrastructure firm that’s reshaping how tokenised assets are structured and accessed. Backed by a team with experience at top-tier institutions, they’re seeking a Compliance professional to take on SMF16 and SMF17 responsibilities as they progress through FCA authorisation and the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS).

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the compliance framework of a high-growth fintech from the ground up.

What’s Involved:
️Lead the UK FCA authorisation process
️Drive all DSS-related regulatory engagement
️Build and implement a fit-for-purpose AML/CTF framework
️Own and deliver monitoring, testing, and reporting
️Report directly to the UK CEO and work closely with senior leadership

What They’re Looking For:
️ 5–7 years in a regulated Compliance or MLRO role
️Strong experience across UK AML/CTF and MiFID regulation
️Previous FCA engagement and ideally SMF exposure
️Someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Why Apply:
️Real ownership of the compliance function
️Competitive salary and generous equity offering
️Work alongside ex-bulge bracket and fintech leaders
️Flexibility, autonomy, and a mission-driven team

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