Kody is growing fast, and as we scale our payments platform across multiple jurisdictions, it’s critical that our compliance and risk management practices evolve with us. We’re looking for a dedicated Compliance & Risk Manager to take ownership of our regulatory and operational risk frameworks, ensuring we meet all obligations in the UK and Hong Kong, while preparing for further expansion.
The Role:
You’ll be responsible for leading all aspects of compliance and risk management at Kody. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll develop and maintain key policies, ensure regulatory adherence across regions, and embed a strong risk culture throughout the business. You’ll work closely with operations, product and leadership to support secure and scalable growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies covering AML/CTF, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD/EDD and transaction monitoring
• Manage and oversee customer due diligence processes in both onboarding and ongoing contexts
• Monitor for regulatory changes across the UK, Hong Kong, and other target markets (i.e. US, EU etc) and ensure internal policies stay aligned
• Lead internal audits and maintain audit-ready compliance documentation
• Take ownership of required investigations including the communication, escalation and resolution with all relevant stakeholders
• Deliver regular training to ensure all staff understand and comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Act as the primary point of contact for external financial partners, banking providers, and regulatory inquiries
• Conduct and maintain enterprise-wide risk assessments and manage internal risk registers
• Build and deliver monthly MI reporting, providing insights and trends on incidents
• Work with our technology team to build scalable, efficient and automated risk compliance processes that support rapid business growth
• Provide compliance input on product and operational developments to ensure regulatory alignment
• Champion a strong compliance and risk culture throughout the organisation

REQUIREMENTS

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in a compliance or risk management role within fintech, payments or regulated financial services
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, KYC/CDD/EDD best practices and global sanctions regimes
• Experience operating under UK and/or Hong Kong regulatory frameworks (i.e. FCA, HKMA)
• Familiarity with compliance expectations in the US and EU (i.e. FinCEN, OFAC, PSD2, AMLD) is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain policies, procedures and audit-ready documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a practical approach to managing compliance risks
• Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies covering AML/CTF, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD/EDD and transaction monitoring
• Manage and oversee customer due diligence processes in both onboarding and ongoing contexts
• Monitor for regulatory changes across the UK, Hong Kong, and other target markets (i.e. US, EU etc) and ensure internal policies stay aligned
• Lead internal audits and maintain audit-ready compliance documentation
• Take ownership of required investigations including the communication, escalation and resolution with all relevant stakeholders
• Deliver regular training to ensure all staff understand and comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Act as the primary point of contact for external financial partners, banking providers, and regulatory inquiries
• Conduct and maintain enterprise-wide risk assessments and manage internal risk registers
• Build and deliver monthly MI reporting, providing insights and trends on incidents
• Work with our technology team to build scalable, efficient and automated risk compliance processes that support rapid business growth
• Provide compliance input on product and operational developments to ensure regulatory alignment
• Champion a strong compliance and risk culture throughout the organisatio