Role: Non-Executive Director (Chair of Audit & Risk Committee)

Sector: FinTech / Payments / Financial Services

Commitment: 1 day per quarter (Board), plus approximately 8 hours per month for ad hoc strategic support

Location: Hybrid (London-based meetings with remote flexibility)

About the Company

A high-growth, privately-owned fintech business operating in the cross-border payments space. With international operations and a robust client base, the company is at a critical stage of its journey. It is focused on scaling through a mix of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The leadership team is seeking to strengthen its governance and advisory capabilities through the appointment of an experienced Non-Executive Director.

The Opportunity

This position will suit a commercially minded and strategically experienced individual with deep expertise in FX, financial risk, treasury, and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and Chief Risk Officer to provide challenge, guidance, and oversight across risk, finance, and commercial operations.

The role will involve chairing the Audit and Risk Committee, offering strategic input on governance, financial crime, and regulatory compliance matters, while also contributing to wider board discussions on growth and business planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair the Audit and Risk Committee, overseeing audit processes, internal controls, and enterprise risk management.
• Provide expert advice to the CFO and Chief Risk Officer across financial risk, treasury, and capital planning.
• Support the executive team in shaping commercial strategy, pricing, and international expansion through both organic and acquisitive growth.
• Offer governance and compliance oversight, with a focus on financial crime, AML, and legal frameworks.
• Act as a sounding board to the wider executive team, providing objective challenge and constructive input across all areas of business performance.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous NED, board, or advisory experience within financial services, fintech, or payments.
• Deep understanding of audit, financial risk, and treasury gained through a senior finance or governance-focused role.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and experience advising on financial crime, legal, and compliance issues.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and the ability to influence at board level.
• Comfortable working with entrepreneurial leadership teams in fast-paced or growth-stage environments.

Time Commitment

• One board day per quarter
• Approximately 8 hours per month for ad hoc input and advisory support

The Digital Recruitment Company is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

To apply for this role please contact us at:

Toby Day

0203 640 2133

toby@drc-search.com

www.drcsearch.com