Head of Compliance / MLRO (Fractional)

twenty84; England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal business based in the UK is seeking a part-time Head of Compliance / MLRO to lead regulatory strategy and the end-to-end FCA licence application process. This fractional role requires approximately 2 days a week commitment over 6-12 months. Ideal for senior compliance professionals looking for flexibility and autonomy in their work.

Qualifications

• Experience managing FCA licence applications for a Payments Institution.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory frameworks and AML/CTF obligations.
• Ability to commit 2 days per week over an initial 6-12 month period.
• Must not act as an authorised MLRO elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and FCA licence application process.
• Shape compliance within a well-resourced organization.
• Work flexibly on a fractional basis, approximately 2 days per week.

Skills

Managing FCA licence applications

Knowledge of FCA regulatory frameworks

AML/CTF obligations

Safeguarding and governance requirements

Job description

This range is provided by twenty84. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Head of Compliance / MLRO (Part-Time, Fractional – circa 2 Days per Week)

6-12-Month Contract | Payments Licence | UK Fully Remote

We’re supporting a well-established legal business as it builds and launches a new payments business, seeking an experienced Head of Compliance / MLRO to lead regulatory strategy and the end-to-end FCA licence application process (Payments Institution) with their appointed consultancy.

This is a fractional role (approx. 2 days per week), offering flexibility and the opportunity to shape compliance from the ground up within a respected and well-resourced organisation. The client is considering this role on either a FTC or day rate basis.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing FCA licence applications for a Payments Institution or EMI (end-to-end).
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulatory frameworks, AML/CTF obligations, safeguarding, and governance requirements.
• Capacity to commit 2 days per week over an initial 6-12-month period.
• Must not currently act as an authorised MLRO elsewhere.

Ideal for a senior compliance professional seeking a strategic, project-focused role with autonomy and flexibility.

If this sounds of interest, please apply here or get in touch.