Head of Risk and Compliance

Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Risk to design and lead a modern, scalable risk framework within a fast-growing fintech environment. This role goes beyond compliance - it is about enabling responsible growth while maintaining strong regulatory integrity.

Your Impact

• Develop and implement the overall risk management strategy across operational, financial, fraud, and compliance risk
• Build and lead the risk function, including policies, controls, and reporting frameworks
• Act as the main liaison with regulators and external partners on risk-related matters
• Oversee AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring processes
• Introduce data-driven risk assessment tools and automation where possible
• Support product and commercial teams in launching new markets responsibly

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or AML within fintech, payments, banking, or crypto
• Proven experience interacting with regulators
• Strong understanding of EU regulatory frameworks
• Experience building or scaling risk functions in high-growth environments
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate regulation into practical business processes
• Leadership experience and strong communication skills

Offer

• Opportunity to shape risk strategy at executive level
• High-impact role in a scaling fintech
• Collaborative, international team
• Competitive compensation package

Hiring process:

1. Interview with Tech Recruitment
2. Interview with the hiring manager
3. Interview with the CEO