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Head of Compliance and Regulations (Crypto/Payments/Fintech)

Head of Compliance and Regulations (Crypto/Payments/Fintech)

Remote

United kingdom

Mid level

Full Time

19-01-2026

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Skills

Risk Management Monitoring

Job Specifications

Head of Compliance and Regulations (Crypto/Payments/Fintech)

Our client is looking for a Head of Compliance and Regulation. This role plays a key role in the development, implementation and execution of a risk management and compliance strategy. The Regulatory & Compliance Lead supports their clients Head of Legal on any relevant compliance related issues and ensures that the company complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Workplace: Remote

Location: London, United Kingdom

Report: General Manager

Requirements

6–10 years compliance experience in finance, fintech, payments, or crypto
Minimum 1–2 years crypto compliance experience
UK-based and acceptable to FCA for MLRO nomination
Strong compliance generalist capable of both strategy and hands-on operational execution Experience working in scaling or early-stage environments; able to design and build compliance processes
Regulatory engagement experience (licensing, reporting, audits)
Experience with compliance operations (KYC, AML, transaction monitoring)
Ability to work cross-functionally across global jurisdictions
Familiarity with emerging markets (Africa, Asia, Middle East)

Advantageous

Startup Fintech experience
Direct experience in Middle East, African and Asian financial service and crypt markets
Professional certificate - e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is a plus
other compliance-related certification(s) from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

Master a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing each market in which they operate, including monitoring of any changes and developments.
Manage and navigate the regulator interaction for their jurisdictions including license applications, engagement and reporting.
Assist the Head of Legal in the implementation of policies and procedures for managing and mitigating operational and compliance risks related to the business.
Develop and maintain up to date compliance framework, documentation and policies related to the organisation's compliance activities, and monitor the adherence to such policies.
Overseeing KYC / customer due diligence on an on-going basis and providing AML support for transactions, including assessing any high-risk exposures.
Provide technical guidance to the business on relevant regulatory changes that impact our compliance program and collaborate with internal teams to identify steps necessary to mitigate regulatory risks.
Work collaboratively with external advisors, consultants and service providers responsible for certain aspects of their compliance program, on a day-to-day basis.

Additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

Acting as the Data Protection Officer with responsibility for advising and monitoring data protection requirements in line with local regulatory requirements;
Acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for each regulated entity

About the Company

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups... Know more