We are currently partnering with a fast-growing international fintech organisation seeking to appoint a Chief Risk & Compliance Officer to join its senior leadership team. This is a key strategic appointment responsible for leading the organisation’s global Risk & Compliance function, ensuring robust governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and effective enterprise risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, Board, and senior stakeholders while leading a high-performing compliance, risk, and transaction monitoring team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall Risk & Compliance strategy across the organisation
Maintain and enhance enterprise risk management frameworks
Oversee compliance monitoring, AML/CTF controls, and financial crime prevention
Manage regulatory relationships, licensing matters, and regulatory submissions
Provide oversight across operational, technology, resilience, and compliance risks
Support business growth and expansion into new markets from a regulatory perspective
Deliver risk reporting and governance updates to executive leadership and board committees
Promote and embed a strong risk-aware culture across the business
Lead, mentor, and develop Risk & Compliance teams
Requirements
10+ years’ experience within Risk & Compliance in financial services
Strong fintech and/or payments industry experience
Experience operating within highly regulated environments
Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, governance, consumer protection, and regulatory frameworks
Experience engaging directly with regulators and board-level stakeholders
Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability
Strong communication, influencing, and strategic decision‑making skills
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a scaling international fintech business at a pivotal stage of growth. The role offers significant executive exposure, an excellent financial package, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape the future risk and compliance framework of a dynamic organisation.
For a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact Dylan Philpott directly at d.philpott@masonalexander.ie
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