Fractional MLRO & Compliance Leader – Payments Fintech

Russam is assisting a European payments service provider with a senior fractional Compliance lead and MLRO (SMF17) to support UK expansion and FCA authorisation. The engagement is 1–2 days per week, focusing on designing and embedding robust AML, financial crime, and regulatory controls ahead of launch.

The role combines strategic guidance with hands‑on leadership to ensure governance, AML/CTF, sanctions, and regulatory compliance across payments operations for a multi‑currency environment.