Head of Regulatory Compliance

About The Role

Our Compliance team blends regulatory expertise with data‑driven thinking to make sure our products meet legal and policy requirements and deliver real value to customers. In a fast‑moving, digital environment, we stay one step ahead by finding smart, scalable ways to manage conduct risk. We’re looking for a Head of Regulatory Compliance to ensure our French entity complies with legal and regulatory obligations at all times. You’ll be developing, implementing, and overseeing policies, procedures, and controls that prevent and detect breaches of compliance. Your role will be pivotal in managing collaborative relations with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders, and in ensuring a solid compliance culture throughout Revolut.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up and leading the Regulatory Compliance function to ensure adherence to local and international banking regulations (e.g., PSD2, MiFID, MiCA, GDPR)
• Supporting the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborating with Financial Crime and Group Regulatory Compliance to align best practices and coverage
• Developing and implementing a scalable regulatory compliance programme aligned with group standards and regulatory expectations
• Partnering with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to embed compliance controls into platforms and customer journeys
• Monitoring changes in regulatory obligations and identifying necessary controls to mitigate associated risks
• Designing and updating compliance risk assessments, policies, and procedures in line with local obligations and group standards
• Ensuring teams are trained and aware of compliance responsibilities
• Engaging with regulators, and overseeing accurate and timely regulatory reporting with Regulatory Affairs
• Supporting inspections, reviews, and audits with the business, Regulatory Affairs, and Internal Audit
• Advising leadership on compliance risks, and providing regular reporting to senior management

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of regulatory compliance experience
• A background in large banks or high‑growth fintech companies
• Expertise in the French regulatory landscape, including market practices and regulator expectations
• Excellent knowledge of PSD2, MiFID, MiCA, and other related regulations
• Experience working directly with major EU regulators
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
• Impressive analytical and decision‑making skills
• A proven ability to work in a complex, international environment
• Impeccable communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations
• Experience collaborating with French regulators, like ACPR, AMF, and CNIL
• Fluency in French