Overview
Requirements
Work on-site in Portugal
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Director-level role.
The role
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products - including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more - help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
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, they 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 with regulatory obligations.
Your role will be pivotal in managing collaborative relations with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders, and in ensuring a solid compliance culture throughout Revolut.
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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
- 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
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations
- Experience collaborating with French regulators, like ACPR, AMF, and CNIL
- Fluency in French
Important notice for candidates:
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.
- Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don't use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.
- Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.
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About Revolut
Revolut is a global financial technology company that offers a digital banking alternative, providing a range of services from everyday spending and currency exchange to crypto and stock trading. Founded in 2015, the company has grown rapidly to serve over 50 million customers worldwide, positioning itself as a leading neobank and financial super-app. Its scale spans multiple markets across Europe, the Americas, and beyond, with a workforce of several thousand employees globally.
Revolut has established a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, hiring across engineering, product, sales, and compliance functions. The company is known for its fast-paced, high-autonomy culture and is actively recruiting international talent, making it a relevant employer for professionals looking to relocate to Spain. Roles in Spain span areas like financial crime compliance, product management, and sales, offering international hires the chance to work in a truly global, English-speaking environment.
- Industry
- Fintech
- Founded
- 2015
- Employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Website
- revolut.com
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