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Head of Regulatory Compliance

Revolut - Lisbon, Portugal - In-office

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Revolut is a global fintech company on a mission to give people more from their money through products spanning spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel. With 80+ million customers and 13,000+ employees worldwide, the company is scaling rapidly while maintaining a strong culture recognized as a Great Place to Work. You will lead the Regulatory Compliance function for Revolut's French entity, ensuring full adherence to local and international banking regulations. This is a pivotal leadership role that bridges regulatory expertise with operational execution across a fast-moving digital environment. Key responsibilities include: - Establishing and leading the Regulatory Compliance function to ensure adherence to PSD2, MiFID, MiCA, GDPR, and other applicable regulations - Supporting the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborating with Financial Crime and Group Regulatory Compliance teams to align best practices - Developing and implementing a scalable regulatory compliance program aligned with group standards and regulatory expectations - Partnering with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to embed compliance controls into platforms and customer journeys - Monitoring regulatory changes 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 team training and awareness of compliance responsibilities - Engaging with regulators and overseeing accurate, timely regulatory reporting with Regulatory Affairs - Supporting inspections, reviews, and audits with business, Regulatory Affairs, and Internal Audit teams - Advising leadership on compliance risks and providing regular reporting to senior management Requirements: - 10+ years of regulatory compliance experience - Background in large banks or high-growth fintech companies - Deep expertise in the French regulatory landscape, including market practices and regulator expectations - Excellent knowledge of PSD2, MiFID, MiCA, and related regulations - Experience working directly with major EU regulators - Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities - Impressive analytical and decision-making skills - Proven ability to work in complex, international environments - Impeccable communication and stakeholder management skills - Fluency in English Nice to have: - Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations - Experience collaborating with French regulators (ACPR, AMF, CNIL) - Fluency in French

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