Overview

The Head of Risk and Regulatory Compliance will support the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Group''s risk and compliance frameworks. The role ensures Vitesse Group continues to operate with strong governance, effective risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements across the UK and internationally. This person will embed a culture of risk awareness and regulatory excellence, advising senior stakeholders and a trusted partner to regulators.Responsibilities

Risk Management and Governance

Support the CRO in the design, implementation, and oversight of an effective Group Risk Management FrameworkDevelop and embed the Three Lines of Defence (3LoD) model aligned to the Group''s strategic objectivesEnsure effective governance, reporting, and escalation processes across Group and entity-level risk activitiesManage and optimise the Group''s Risk Management Software (Protecht) to ensure robust risk identification, monitoring, and reportingAct as Secretary to the Group Audit and Risk Committee, managing agendas, materials, minutes, and ensuring the committee''s effectivenessAssurance and Audit

Maintenance and execution of a Group-wide internal assurance plan, focusing on both risk and compliance assurance reviewsOversee the external audit framework, coordinating with auditors to ensure effective delivery and follow-upUK Regulatory Compliance

Oversight of UK regulatory requirements, setting policy and advising the business of regulatory obligationsMonitor and interpret UK regulatory developmentsMaintain oversight of UK regulatory change initiatives impacting Vitesse PSP LtdSupport the CRO in managing UK regulatory relations, ensuring a consistent and transparent approach in communications with regulatorsSpecialist Risk Areas

Partner with the DPO and CISO to manage privacy and data protection risk, ensuring compliance with GDPR and global equivalentsProvide input on broader risk domains including operational resilience, financial crime, and cyber riskQualifications

Significant experience in risk management and regulatory compliance within financial services, ideally payments or e-money institutionsStrong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, PSD2, EMI safeguarding) and awareness of international regulatory regimesExperience contributing to risk and compliance frameworks at a Group or multi-jurisdictional levelTrack record in audit, assurance, and governanceFamiliarity with Three Lines of Defence models and enterprise risk management principlesHands-on experience with risk management systems (Protecht or similar)Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior executives, regulators, and auditorsBenefits

25 days Holiday per year (increasing by 1 day per years'' service, up to 30 days) + Bank HolidaysHybrid working arrangements - minimum 2 days in the office, Tuesday - ThursdayContributory pension schemeEnhanced Parental leaveCycle to Work SchemePrivate Medical Insurance with AXAUnlimited access to therapy sessions through our partner, OlivaDiscounted Gym membership through GympassFinancial Coaching with Octopus Wealth2 days of volunteering leave per yearSabbatical after 5 years'' serviceLife Assurance - MetLife (UK employees only)Ongoing Learning and Development to support you reach your career goalsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that enables everyone to perform at their best, where we recognise the rights of all individuals to mutual respect and where there is an unbiased acceptance of others. Our policies and practices aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect.

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