Your first Head of Risk role, that's what. And a clear path to the SMF4 role when you're ready. It's been a frustrating market for anyone looking to step up into a Head of Risk role, let alone their 1st SMF4 position, with most employers tending to replace like with like, focusing on those already experienced at this level. But this forward-thinking client sees this position as an ideal opportunity for you to make that step up. You'll be reporting into a very highly respected Chief Risk Officer who'll provide you with all the support you need to be successful. Come in as Head of Risk, without the added responsibility of the SMF4 function. And then take on the SMF4 position when you're happy and ready to do so. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it! What you'll be doing You'll be working for an established, successful Financial Services firm that has seen revenues double in the last 3 years. Managing a small team of 5, you'll own the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and develop, embed and monitor the Risk Appetite framework, including KRIs and tolerances. You'll lead and support risk identification, assessment and reporting across all business areas and produce high quality risk reporting for the Board and Committees, including emerging risk analysis. You'll provide independent challenge to business strategy and new product development and support stress and scenario testing and capital risk assessment. You'll also oversee the ORSA process. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced Risk Manager from the Financial Services sector; we're not hung up on any specific market experience as long as you've been working in FS for a number of years. You'll have a proven track record of managing and developing small teams and will be able to demonstrate the ability to act as a trusted and pragmatic business partner with experience of successfully challenging senior management as and when required. Experience of working in a PRA-regulated environment would be advantageous. Please note this is a fully office-based role and so you must be able to commute into the firm's Head Office in Manchester City Centre 5 days a week. Interested? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for a confidential discussion or email me at letting me know that you're interested. We'll pick it up from there. Company: Fast-growing Financial Services firm Location: Greater Manchester Workplace: Onsite Reference: 415238a To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415238a. Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.
Feb 14, 2026
Full time
Your first Head of Risk role, that's what. And a clear path to the SMF4 role when you're ready. It's been a frustrating market for anyone looking to step up into a Head of Risk role, let alone their 1st SMF4 position, with most employers tending to replace like with like, focusing on those already experienced at this level. But this forward-thinking client sees this position as an ideal opportunity for you to make that step up. You'll be reporting into a very highly respected Chief Risk Officer who'll provide you with all the support you need to be successful. Come in as Head of Risk, without the added responsibility of the SMF4 function. And then take on the SMF4 position when you're happy and ready to do so. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it! What you'll be doing You'll be working for an established, successful Financial Services firm that has seen revenues double in the last 3 years. Managing a small team of 5, you'll own the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and develop, embed and monitor the Risk Appetite framework, including KRIs and tolerances. You'll lead and support risk identification, assessment and reporting across all business areas and produce high quality risk reporting for the Board and Committees, including emerging risk analysis. You'll provide independent challenge to business strategy and new product development and support stress and scenario testing and capital risk assessment. You'll also oversee the ORSA process. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced Risk Manager from the Financial Services sector; we're not hung up on any specific market experience as long as you've been working in FS for a number of years. You'll have a proven track record of managing and developing small teams and will be able to demonstrate the ability to act as a trusted and pragmatic business partner with experience of successfully challenging senior management as and when required. Experience of working in a PRA-regulated environment would be advantageous. Please note this is a fully office-based role and so you must be able to commute into the firm's Head Office in Manchester City Centre 5 days a week. Interested? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for a confidential discussion or email me at letting me know that you're interested. We'll pick it up from there. Company: Fast-growing Financial Services firm Location: Greater Manchester Workplace: Onsite Reference: 415238a To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to quoting reference 415238a. Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.
An early-stage payments firm in the UK is looking for a Head of Compliance & MLRO to guide their API application and compliance framework. You will be responsible for AML, CTF, and financial crime assessments, with the opportunity to build your own team as the business grows. The firm offers a flexible working arrangement and a significant equity stake. Ideal candidates should have experience in payments and relevant regulatory knowledge. Interested? Apply now!
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
An early-stage payments firm in the UK is looking for a Head of Compliance & MLRO to guide their API application and compliance framework. You will be responsible for AML, CTF, and financial crime assessments, with the opportunity to build your own team as the business grows. The firm offers a flexible working arrangement and a significant equity stake. Ideal candidates should have experience in payments and relevant regulatory knowledge. Interested? Apply now!
Well, there's plenty of flexibility for starters. You can work fully remotely or split your time between home and the office (London), it's up to you. It's also a great time to join. The firm, although a recent start-up, is already trading (£2M in revenue) and is on an exponential growth curve. So, there will be plenty to challenge you and keep you busy. You'll also get to build your own team as the business grows. And there's an excellent equity stake in the business as part of the package. What you'll be doing You'll guide the business through its API application (currently trading as an AR), owning and developing the firm's FCA compliance framework, including PSRs, Consumer Duty, AML, KYC etc.) You'll act as the firm's MLRO with full responsibility for AML, CTF, SAR decision making and reporting to the NCA. You'll also lead Financial Crime Risk Assessments and oversee transaction monitoring and investigations. As the business scales, you'll have the backing to recruit your own small team. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF17) with strong payments experience (merchant acquiring experience would be advantageous) and an excellent working knowledge of relevant regulations including PSRs, Consumer Duty, KYC, AML etc. You'll have a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, proportionate Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime frameworks, policies and procedures. You'll have a 'start-up' mentality, be commercially astute and be happy operating in a hands on capacity. Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills are essential. Interested? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for a confidential discussion or email me at email protected letting me know that you're interested. We'll pick it up from there. Company: Early stage payments firm (Merchant Acquiring) Location: United Kingdom Workplace: Hybrid Working Workplace: Remote Working Reference: 415236 To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to email protected quoting reference 415236 . Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Well, there's plenty of flexibility for starters. You can work fully remotely or split your time between home and the office (London), it's up to you. It's also a great time to join. The firm, although a recent start-up, is already trading (£2M in revenue) and is on an exponential growth curve. So, there will be plenty to challenge you and keep you busy. You'll also get to build your own team as the business grows. And there's an excellent equity stake in the business as part of the package. What you'll be doing You'll guide the business through its API application (currently trading as an AR), owning and developing the firm's FCA compliance framework, including PSRs, Consumer Duty, AML, KYC etc.) You'll act as the firm's MLRO with full responsibility for AML, CTF, SAR decision making and reporting to the NCA. You'll also lead Financial Crime Risk Assessments and oversee transaction monitoring and investigations. As the business scales, you'll have the backing to recruit your own small team. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced Head of Compliance & MLRO (SMF17) with strong payments experience (merchant acquiring experience would be advantageous) and an excellent working knowledge of relevant regulations including PSRs, Consumer Duty, KYC, AML etc. You'll have a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, proportionate Regulatory Compliance and Financial Crime frameworks, policies and procedures. You'll have a 'start-up' mentality, be commercially astute and be happy operating in a hands on capacity. Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills are essential. Interested? If so, click apply and send over your CV. Not got an up to date CV? Don't worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on for a confidential discussion or email me at email protected letting me know that you're interested. We'll pick it up from there. Company: Early stage payments firm (Merchant Acquiring) Location: United Kingdom Workplace: Hybrid Working Workplace: Remote Working Reference: 415236 To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply Now' button or email your CV together with details of your current remuneration to email protected quoting reference 415236 . Willow Resourcing, 2nd Floor, 3 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.
