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PaddleHead of Complaince (12 month FTC)
Paddle operates as a Merchant of Record for digital product companies, providing an infrastructure that eliminates payment fragmentation. The enterprise serves more than 10,000 software sellers…
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Paddle operates as a Merchant of Record for digital product companies, providing an infrastructure that eliminates payment fragmentation. The enterprise serves more than 10,000 software sellers across 300 global territories and receives backing from investors such as KKR, FTV Capital, Kindred, Notion, and 83North. Paddle seeks a Head of Compliance for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the VP of Compliance, this position functions as a key member of the…
Job Description
Paddle operates as a Merchant of Record for digital product companies, providing an infrastructure that eliminates payment fragmentation. The enterprise serves more than 10,000 software sellers across 300 global territories and receives backing from investors such as KKR, FTV Capital, Kindred, Notion, and 83North.
Paddle seeks a Head of Compliance for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the VP of Compliance, this position functions as a key member of the compliance team based in the UK with a global scope. The professional in this role partners with legal, product, and operational units to support rapid business expansion while maintaining adherence to global financial regulations.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in compliance and risk management within the fintech or SaaS sectors. This position suits a leader skilled in designing automated monitoring tools, managing enterprise risk programs, and communicating regulatory metrics clearly to executive stakeholders and external authorities.
Responsibilities
- Hire, onboard, and manage compliance professionals to support global operations
- Develop and update compliance policies regarding card scheme rules, consumer protection laws, and payment regulations
- Design and oversee technology-enabled monitoring programs to track regulatory adherence and identify potential risks
- Deliver accurate and timely compliance reporting for internal stakeholders, executive leadership, the Board, and external regulators
- Build and manage the enterprise risk program in collaboration with other business units
- Partner with the legal team to track evolving financial and consumer regulations and integrate findings into reporting frameworks
- Lead investigations into high-risk complaints or compliance breaches and produce detailed incident reports
Requirements
- Have 6 to 8 years of compliance experience, ideally within payments or fast-growing businesses
- Demonstrate a proven ability to build and manage scalable monitoring and reporting systems
- Possess deep expertise in data protection, card scheme rules, and payment regulations such as PSD2 and AML/KYC
- Bring hands-on experience working in fintech or SaaS environments
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences ranging from engineers to regulators
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What is the employment type and duration for this role?
This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Where is the role located?
The posting specifies that the role is based in the UK with a global scope.
What experience is required for this position?
Candidates must have six to eight years of compliance experience, ideally in payments or fast-growing companies, along with expertise in data protection, card scheme rules, and payment regulations like PSD2 and AML/KYC.
Does the job posting specify the salary?
No, the salary is not specified in the job posting.
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