MiFID Compliance Specialist

A high growth fintech payments business is seeking a MiFID Compliance Specialist to join its expanding Compliance function. Operating within a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment, this role will play a key part in supporting the firm's regulatory framework as it continues to grow its investment services offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert Compliance advice on MiFID II requirements across products, services, and business initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Legal, Product, Operations, Commercial, and Compliance to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into business activities.
• Interpret regulatory developments and assess their impact on the firm's control framework, policies, and procedures.
• Support the implementation of regulatory change initiatives relating to MiFID, market conduct, investor protection, governance, and reporting obligations.
• Review and enhance Compliance policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Provide practical, risk based advice on new products, client propositions, and strategic initiatives.
• Support regulatory engagement, internal audits, and Compliance reviews where required.
• Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders across the business on MiFID and wider regulatory obligations.

Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrable experience within a Compliance Advisory, Regulatory Compliance, or Legal function supporting MiFID regulated activities.
• Strong understanding of MiFID II, investment services regulation, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Experience gained within fintech, payments, investment firms, capital markets, or financial services environments.
• A legal qualification or previous experience within a legal function would be advantageous.
• Candidates from purely Business Analysis, Change, or Project Management backgrounds without hands on regulatory Compliance experience will not be suitable.
• Confident operating within a dynamic, evolving business where priorities can change quickly.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where Compliance is viewed as a strategic partner to the business and plays a key role in supporting continued growth and innovation.