Head of Risk & Compliance responsible for building frameworks and ensuring compliance at Penfold. Leading a team and enabling product delivery while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Build and Embed Risk & Compliance Frameworks
Design, implement, and evolve Penfold’s compliance and enterprise risk management frameworks
Embed clear processes across the business
Maintain direct oversight of the most critical risk and compliance activity
Partner closely with Product and Technology to enable rapid, compliant delivery of new features and propositions
Act as SMF16 and/or SMF17, ensuring systems and controls meet FCA, HMRC, and TPR expectations
Own Penfold’s SMCR framework
Lead, coach, and develop a growing Risk & Compliance team
Own Penfold’s risk registers and support Board and executive risk discussions
Requirements
Senior risk and compliance experience
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FCA, HMRC, and TPR)
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to build and embed frameworks in a dynamic environment
Experience in a leadership role with coaching and developing a team
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Benefits
Competitive salary , regularly reviewed to ensure it reflects your impact and experience
Meaningful share options — you’ll own a part of Penfold and share in our success
10% employer pension contribution , with no matching required (on top of salary)
Private medical insurance through Vitality
Unlimited holiday — we care about outcomes, not counting days off
Hybrid working — we value in-person collaboration and ask London-based team members to join us in the office a couple of days a week, while trusting you to work where you’re most effective
Great community office space near Borough Underground station, with free tea, coffee, soft drinks, and snacks
Weekly company lunch , often from local favourites like Borough Market or Mercato Metropolitano
Cycle to Work scheme , allowing you to buy a bike tax-free and spread the cost
Learning & professional development — regular 360 feedback, role-based progression, and support for courses, events, and coaching
Quarterly company socials and regular team meet-ups throughout the year
Plus a host of other benefits — see more at https://getpenfold.com/careers
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