Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Role Summary

NowPay is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs to lead and manage our compliance framework and regulatory interactions. The successful candidate will be instrumental in dealing with all applicable regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Licensing & Relations

• Prepare, submit, and track all documentation required for regulatory approvals and audits.

• Serve as the main point of contact for regulators, managing responses, meetings, and inspections.

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key regulators, industry associations, and government stakeholders.

Compliance Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement a company-wide compliance program aligned with international fintech best practices.

• Regularly review and update compliance policies, SOPs, and internal controls.

• Establish internal monitoring and audit mechanisms to ensure regulatory adherence across all departments.

Risk Management & Legal Advisory

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across NowPay’s B2B2C operations.

• Work closely with legal advisors to interpret new regulations and assess business impact.

• Advise management on regulatory developments and ensure their integration into business planning and product development.

Internal Training & Culture

• Conduct compliance training and awareness sessions for all relevant staff.

• Instill a culture of integrity, compliance, and accountability throughout the organization.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Finance, Product, Operations, and Customer Success teams to embed regulatory compliance into all processes.

• Review and approve marketing materials, contracts, and customer communications from a regulatory perspective.

Requirements

• 8+ years in regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal roles within fin-tech, banking, or financial services.
  
• Proven experience interfacing with the FRA and/or CBE
  
• Strong understanding of finance regulations, fin-tech laws, and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
  
• Legal background is a strong plus.
  
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Strong project management capabilities and attention to detail.
  
• Fluent in English.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage
  
• Social insurance
  
• Salary advance