Head of Compliance, Remittance

The Company is seeking a Head of Compliance for its remittance and cross-border payments business. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing the compliance function, ensuring that all regulatory requirements, policies, and internal standards are met. This includes acting as the primary liaison with regulators and external stakeholders, providing compliance advisory support, and developing and enhancing compliance policies, frameworks, and monitoring programs. The role also involves overseeing AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial crime compliance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and leading compliance training and awareness initiatives. Applicants must have 8-15 years' of experience in compliance, regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, or risk management within a relevant financial services environment. A strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements, and money services business regulatory frameworks is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing compliance frameworks, policies, and risk assessment programs, as well as experience in engaging with regulators and managing regulatory matters. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are required, with experience in a senior compliance leadership role being highly advantageous. The role offers the opportunity to lead the compliance agenda within a growing fintech and remittance business, with exposure to cross-border payments, regulatory developments, and digital financial services.