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Head of Compliance

FincSelect · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago

Overview

Your regulatory discipline from policing applies, but this role demands years of specialist payments compliance experience.

About this role

Head of Compliance

London

£130,000 - £150,000

4 days a week in office, 1 day from home

We have partnered with a very successful and growing B2B payments firm who are looking for a Head of Compliance for their London office.

This is a fast moving business, who value people who can think strategically, have an ownership mindset and want to find a firm they can grow with.

This role report directly into a phenomenal leader, who is well known for their ability to grow and retain talent.

Please email me a CV with the below to jessica@fincselect.com

  • 7+ years as Regulatory Compliance leader in a similar business
  • Deep experience in designing and implementing the payment services regulations; strong knowledge of FX, derivatives and CASS
  • Current right to work in the UK.

About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police

Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.

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Why this fits a police background

  • Working to legislation & regulation

What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Compliance analyst£32,000–£42,000
Compliance / AML officer£40,000–£55,000
Compliance manager£55,000–£80,000
Senior manager / head of compliance£80,000–£120,000+
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