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Compliance and Risk Lead
Compliance and Risk Lead
GetGround is seeking a Compliance and Risk Lead to drive our regulatory compliance function, ensuring robust operational delivery and framework development as we scale. This hands-on role involves ownership and people management, shaping the team that keeps GetGround operating with integrity in a complex, fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
The Opportunity
GetGround operates within the intersection of fintech, proptech and wealthtech, with £2Bn+ in assets on platform and 30,000+ users across 70 countries. As the business grows, so do its regulatory obligations—forming a critical operational pillar for the team.
This is a role with direct responsibility, leadership over a small team, and tangible impact on GetGround’s compliance direction.
Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Compliance
- Own and deliver GetGround’s compliance monitoring programme, including reviews, testing, and reporting
- Develop and manage a high-performing compliance and risk team as the business scales
- Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and controls to reflect regulatory evolution
- Support regulatory relationship management, including engagement with the FCA and reporting obligations
- Track regulatory developments and translate them into clear actionable guidance for the business
- Assist in preparing board and senior leadership compliance reporting
Risk Management
- Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational and regulatory risks across the organisation
- Maintain the risk register and contribute to -risk reporting for senior leadership
- Collaborate with business teams to ensure risk considerations are embedded in daily decision-making
- Aid in the development and maintenance of risk policies and frameworks as the business grows
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Financial Crime & AML
- Support the MLRO in AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and financial crime operations, including:
- Transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
- Conducting and reviewing KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, escalating complex cases as necessary
- Assisting in SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) filing processes and maintaining accurate records
- Ensuring compliance controls in financial crime remain fit for the evolving business
Business Partnership
- Work alongside Product and Engineering teams to assess novel features and products for potential compliance implications
- Review customer-facing content, marketing materials, and regulated communications
- Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives across the business
- Serve as the primary compliance contact for queries from all departments
Requirements
You’ll bring:
- Strong hands-on experience in compliance across an FCA-regulated firm, ideally within fintech, payments, mortgages, or property finance
- Solid knowledge of FCA regulations, covering Consumer Duty, AML, and KYC requirements
- Experience running or supporting a compliance monitoring programme
- Familiarity with financial crime controls, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
- A practical, solutions-focused approach that balances compliance demands with business goals
- Attention to detail alongside the ability to manage prioritize multiple responsibilities efficiently
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
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Highly Desirable
- Experience within property, mortgage, or investment products
- Exposure to MLRO support or deputy MLRO responsibilities
- In-house compliance experience in a fast-growing fintech
Note: We understand candidates may not match every requirement—if this role excites you, we welcome applications that reflect most of the criteria.
About GetGround
We’re establishing the first end-to-end real estate investment platform, democratising property ownership for individuals worldwide.
Committing to Diversity & Inclusion
GetGround fosters an inclusive workplace, valuing contributions from underrepresented groups. Our diversity statistics reflect this culture:
- 42% of employees identify as female or non-specified, while 58% as male
- Representation from 22 nationalities across five countries
- Focused on design accessibility and celebrating key D&I events, including Black History Month, International Women’s Day, and Pride
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