Global Head of Commercial Compliance – Financial Institutions

About the role

As the Vertical Head of Commercial Compliance for the Financial Institutions segment, you will be working as part of Nium’s global, dynamic compliance team. This role will lead the compliance strategy for Financial Institution businesses and is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the compliance framework. You will ensure that product innovation and commercial expansion are supported by robust, scalable compliance controls.

Key responsibilities

• Design and operate a comprehensive compliance framework for financial institutions, covering AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB, and transaction monitoring.
• Partner proactively with sales, marketing, and product teams to embed compliance‑by‑design into new products and expansion initiatives.
• Translate global regulatory changes into actionable commercial opportunities for the financial‑institution vertical.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and internal audits of commercial activities to identify vulnerabilities.
• Strengthen due‑diligence processes for third‑party relationships and support legal teams in reviewing high‑risk contracts.
• Implement automated monitoring, trade surveillance, or reporting systems to detect potential violations.

Required profile

• Fintech veteran with 10+ years in compliance, especially in cross‑border payments or commercial banking.
• Commercial mindset that views compliance as a product feature that helps win deals.
• Expert knowledge of global regulatory frameworks in major markets such as Singapore, the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America.
• Comfortable working with AI‑native tools and stablecoin settlement rails.
• Deep expertise in international banking regulations, AML/KYC requirements, market conduct rules, and institutional product knowledge.
• Proven hands‑on experience implementing compliance technology solutions, including automation and transaction monitoring.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior management and collaborate with legal, risk, and product teams.