Compliance & Risk Lead

Role Overview

• Own the delivery of GetGround's compliance monitoring programme, including reviews, testing, and reporting
• Develop and manage a high-performing compliance and risk team as GetGround scales
• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and controls as regulations evolve
• Support the management of regulatory relationships, including FCA interactions and reporting
• Track regulatory developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for the business
• Assist with the preparation of board and senior leadership compliance reporting
• Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational and regulatory risks across the business
• Maintain the risk register and assist with preparing risk reporting for senior leadership
• Work with teams across the business to ensure risk considerations are embedded into day-to-day decisions
• Help develop and maintain risk policies and frameworks as the business grows
• Support the MLRO with day-to-day AML and financial crime operations, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• Conduct and review KYC processes, escalating complex cases as appropriate
• Assist with SAR filing processes and maintain accurate financial crime records
• Help ensure GetGround's financial crime controls remain fit for purpose as the business grows
• Work with Product and Engineering teams to review new features and products for compliance implications
• Support the review of customer-facing content, marketing materials, and regulated communications
• Deliver compliance training and awareness across the business
• Be the first point of contact for compliance queries from across the business

Requirements

• Solid experience in a compliance role within an FCA-regulated firm, ideally in fintech, payments, mortgages, or property finance
• Good working knowledge of FCA regulations, including Consumer Duty, AML, and KYC requirements
• Experience running or supporting a compliance monitoring programme
• Familiarity with financial crime controls, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach; you find ways to make compliance work for the business
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Highly desirable: experience with property, mortgage, or investment products, exposure to MLRO support or deputy MLRO responsibilities, in-house experience at a fast-growing fintech

Benefits

• Inclusive culture
• Equal employment opportunity regardless of background or identity
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion