Compliance and Risk Lead

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of the compliance monitoring programme, including reviews, testing, and reporting
• Develop and manage a high-performing compliance and risk team
• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and controls
• Support regulatory relationships and FCA interactions
• Support the MLRO with AML and financial crime operations, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• Conduct and review KYC processes
• Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational and regulatory risks
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to review new features for compliance implications
• Deliver compliance training and awareness across the business

Requirements

• Solid experience in a compliance role within an FCA-regulated firm
• Experience in fintech, payments, mortgages, or property finance preferred
• Good working knowledge of FCA regulations, Consumer Duty, AML, and KYC
• Experience running or supporting a compliance monitoring programme
• Familiarity with financial crime controls and sanctions screening
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with property, mortgage, or investment products
• Exposure to MLRO support or deputy MLRO responsibilities
• In-house experience at a fast-growing fintech

About the Company

GetGround is building the first end-to-end real estate investment offering, making the dream of owning real estate more accessible to everyone globally.