The Role

As Compliance Officer & MLRO (SMF 16 & 17), you will play a central role in the launch of Sidekick, from the initial FCA authorisation journey through to scaling up the business in a compliant and robust manner.

The role provides a unique opportunity to build the compliance function from scratch, putting the right systems, processes and controls in place, as well as educating the wider team and instilling a culture of compliance across the organisation.

You will be one of the first key hires within the business and will play a pivotal role in helping to bring a genuinely innovative product to market whilst delivering the highest levels of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality compliance oversight and challenge to the business and acting as the central point of contact for any compliance-related issues
• Ensuring the firm’s policies and procedures are being communicated effectively across the organisation and employees are trained in appropriate compliance areas.
• Creating and embedding compliance systems and processes, across areas including AML, consumer credit and discretionary portfolio management. Proactively auditing these processes and providing ongoing assessments of areas for improvemet
• Responsible for keeping up to date with regulatory developments, maintaining a strong relationship with the regulator and managing all reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with the product and development teams by providing compliance advice as we design and develop new products for the UK market

Requirements:

• 7+ years of Compliance experience ideally within a MiFID Investment Firm, FCA registered crypto firm or Credit Institution
• A strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment for investment, crypto and consumer lenders, including AML, virtual currency, information security, etc.
• Interest in fintech and demonstrable experience of working with product and technology teams. An entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to be part of a fast-moving startup
• An strong academic background in a relevant subject. A compliance qualification would be advantageous.
• The ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, including the regulator.
• High levels of integrity and a commitment to the establishing and maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards

What we offer

• A unique startup experience, building an investment company and compliance function from the ground up
• The opportunity to be part of launching a product that can help build wealth for hundreds of thousands of people in the UK and eventually beyond
• Work with a passionate and driven team from a diverse range of backgrounds - Competitive startup compensation package (including an equity component)
• Currently a hybrid remote/office set up. London location preferred, but opportunity to be flexible