Chief Compliance Officer, UK

Overview

As Chief Compliance Officer for RHUK, you lead the UK risk and compliance program in a fast-moving fintech environment. You act as the second line of defense, shaping the firm’s regulatory stance and relationship with the FCA and other authorities. You’ll own Consumer Duty oversight, AML/financial crime controls, and the regulatory monitoring plan, partnering with senior management to navigate evolving regulation. This role blends regulatory expertise, strategic leadership, and hands-on problem solving to protect customers and drive responsible growth.

Pay / Benefits

• high-impact work
• performance-driven compensation
• equity ownership
• top-tier benefits including health and mental health support
• access to AI tools
• lifestyle wallet benefits

Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm’s compliance framework in line with FCA rules and applicable law
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business
• Develop and implement the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan and drive remediation
• Provide practical regulatory advice to senior management on investments and crypto products
• Act as primary contact for the FCA and other regulators
• Own Consumer Duty oversight
• Oversee financial crime and AML frameworks with the MLRO
• Identify and assess risks with the 1st line of defence
• Review financial promotions, website content, and marketing communications for FCA compliance
• Chair the Risk & Compliance Committee
• Provide training, guidance, and investigations to support the UK Risk & Compliance team
• Set and promote the firm’s values, risk culture, and risk appetite at Board level

Key requirements

• Based in the United Kingdom
• Degree or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years regulatory compliance experience within an FCA-regulated firm
• Approval as, or ability to obtain, FCA SMF16
• Strong working knowledge of FCA Handbook, Consumer Duty, UK Money Laundering Regulations and SM&CR
• Experience managing FCA Supervisory and Authorisations interactions and regulatory reporting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Pragmatic and risk-based approach to compliance
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in an international team environment across large projects and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge and demonstrable use of AI

• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication
• Leadership and people management
• FCA Handbook knowledge
• Consumer Duty
• UK Money Laundering Regulations

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