Sterling Williams are working with a Series B FinTech, who are looking for a dynamic and highly experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead their global compliance and regulatory strategy. This role is central to ensuring that the company maintains the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and adherence to all relevant regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in payments, fintech, or financial services, with a proven ability to build and oversee a best-in-class compliance program spanning multiple jurisdictions - having managed internationally previously, and dealt with numerous international regulatory regimes.


Chief Compliance Officer
City of London - Hybrid working
Salary circa £150,000 pa plus benefits
Permanent; Full-time


Key Responsibilities:


Compliance Strategy & Oversight


*Lead the global compliance function, ensuring adherence to AML/CTF, sanctions, consumer protection, and data privacy regulations.
*Design, implement, and maintain robust compliance frameworks aligned with local and international standards.
*Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external advisors
*Oversee relationship and communication with global regulators in conjunction with local teams


Governance, Risk & Culture


*Embed a strong culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organisation.
*Advise the CEO and Board on regulatory risk appetite and compliance performance.
*Develop training programs to ensure all employees understand their regulatory responsibilities.
*Lead investigations, audits, and remediation activities in response to regulatory or internal findings.


Operational Excellence


*Build and manage a global compliance team with clear accountability and effective processes.
*Oversee monitoring, testing, and reporting systems to ensure compliance efficiency and accuracy.
*Stay abreast of regulatory changes and emerging risks in fintech and payments, advising the business on impact and mitigation.


Requirements


*Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
*Minimum 10+ years’ experience in compliance leadership roles within payments, fintech, or financial services.
*Deep knowledge of global financial regulations and regulator expectations, with proven experience of managing a global function.
*Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory relationships and lead cross-functional compliance initiatives.
*Strong interpersonal, analytical, and decision-making skills.