Head of Regulatory Compliance

What you'll be doing

• Setting up and leading the Regulatory Compliance function to ensure adherence to local and international banking regulations (e.g., PSD2, MiFID, MiCA, GDPR)
• Supporting the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborating with Financial Crime and Group Regulatory Compliance to align best practices and coverage
• Developing and implementing a scalable regulatory compliance programme aligned with group standards and regulatory expectations
• Partnering with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to embed compliance controls into platforms and customer journeys
• Monitoring changes in regulatory obligations and identifying necessary controls to mitigate associated risks
• Designing and updating compliance risk assessments, policies, and procedures in line with local obligations and group standards
• Ensuring teams are trained and aware of compliance responsibilities
• Engaging with regulators, and overseeing accurate and timely regulatory reporting with Regulatory Affairs
• Supporting inspections, reviews, and audits with the business, Regulatory Affairs, and Internal Audit
• Advising leadership on compliance risks, and providing regular reporting to senior management

What you'll need

• 10+ years of regulatory compliance experience
• A background in large banks or high-growth fintech companies
• Expertise in the French regulatory landscape, including market practices and regulator expectations
• Excellent knowledge of PSD2, MiFID, MiCA, and other related regulations
• Experience working directly with major EU regulators
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
• Impressive analytical and decision-making skills
• A proven ability to work in a complex, international environment
• Impeccable communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations
• Experience collaborating with French regulators, like ACPR, AMF, and CNIL
• Fluency in French