About the Team
We are Quadcode, a fintech company excelling in financial brokerage activities and delivering advanced financial products to our global clientele. Our flagship product, an internal trading platform, is offered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to other brokers.
Amaiz is an authorised e-money institution (aEMI) under the UK Electronic Money Regulations 2011 and the Payment Services Regulations 2017, supervised by the Financial Conduct Authority (No. 900857). Our mission is to be a trusted partner by offering secure, easy, and efficient banking-like services tailored to the unique needs of various business verticals and individuals.
Amaiz is seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Compliance (MLRO) to lead the compliance function of our FCA-authorised and regulated entity. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while enabling the company’s strategic and operational growth.
We are looking for a senior compliance professional with a strong background in the cards and payments sector. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage a robust and scalable compliance framework in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior compliance role within a regulated financial services firm;
• Strong knowledge of the Payment Services Directive (PSD2), the FCA Handbook, and in-depth familiarity with the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) Guidance and other relevant legislation;
• Experience in onboarding, transaction monitoring, and ongoing oversight of customers across various industry verticals; familiarity with crypto-related businesses and other high-risk entities is a plus;
• Experience in card issuing and acquiring;
• Proven ability to build and scale a compliance function within a growing organisation;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders and external advisers;
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Law;
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to connect the dots and see the broader picture.

• Lead and manage all aspects of the compliance function, including acting as MLRO;
• Advise senior management on regulatory compliance obligations and risk;
• Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework, including policies and procedures (AML/CTF/ABC/Complaints);
• Oversee compliance operations: onboarding, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting;
• Act as the main point of contact with the FCA, auditors, and other external stakeholders;
• Provide compliance input into new product development and strategic initiatives;
• Deliver compliance training across the organisation;
• Review and approve financial promotions and marketing materials.