Director – Risk and Compliance (Payments)

UK-based | Hybrid | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus

Global Fintech Talent is working exclusively with a leading financial consultancy to hire an experienced Director of Risk - Compliance with a strong background in payments or lending. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional to join a dynamic advisory practice, working with some of the most innovative names in the fintech space.

The Opportunity

In this client-facing role, you’ll lead and deliver regulatory and risk consulting engagements, advising fintech's, payment service providers, and digital lenders on everything from financial crime and safeguarding to operational resilience, governance, and regulatory transformation.

Working closely with Partners in the Fintech Consulting Practice, you’ll also support risk mapping for CIOs and CTOs, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute to business development through cross-selling and strategic insight.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading complex risk and compliance projects across payments and lending clients
• Advising on safeguarding arrangements, PSR/EMR compliance, and financial crime frameworks
• Conducting risk mapping and controls assessments for operational and tech leaders
• Supporting clients with governance, incident management, and regulatory change programmes
• Delivering on-site and remote consultancy, backed by a wider specialist team
• Building long-term client relationships and contributing to practice growth

We’re Looking For

• Senior-level experience in Risk, Compliance, or Financial Crime within a payments or lending environment
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory landscape (FCA, PSR, PSD2, EMRs)
• Experience working with or advising fintechs, PSPs, or digital lenders
• Strong understanding of operational resilience, safeguarding, and regulatory governance
• Confident communicator with consulting experience or a strong client-facing approach

If you’re a fintech-savvy risk leader ready to step into a high-impact role with influence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via Global Fintech Talent today to learn more.