Head of Compliance and Regulations (Crypto/Payments/Fintech)
Black Pen RecruitmentLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Black Pen Recruitment, headquartered in Cape Town, is a leading specialist agency serving the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors across Africa and beyond. Since 2012, the firm has built a robust talent pool of over 120,000 candidates and partnered with more than 180 clients—from startups to multinational corporates—to place top-tier professionals in roles that drive innovation. Their distinctive advantage lies in deep industry focus, a network of internationally trained recruiters, and a strategic presence in Malta that expands their reach into e‑commerce, digital banking, SaaS, tech, and travel markets. Black Pen’s culture of excellence and dedication positions it as a trusted partner for companies looking to grow their teams with the right expertise.
Job Description
We are looking for a Head of Compliance and Regulation to develop, implement and execute a risk management and compliance strategy. The role will support the Head of Legal on compliance related issues and ensure the company complies with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 – 6 years in a legal, regulatory, risk, or compliance role in crypto, payments & financial services
- Deep knowledge of compliance laws and regulations for Crypto and Payments/Money Movement
- Proven track record of developing compliance/regulatory strategies in developing markets
- General knowledge of applicable global payments, crypto and data compliance regulation
- Experience dealing with relevant regulators; ability to develop relationships with relevant regulators across jurisdiction
- Excellent management and organisational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
- Ability to work both independently and collaborate with team members
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance