Head of Compliance, Diesta Limited

• 7+ years’ experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs roles, ideally in fintech, payments, or financial services
• Proven track record managing compliance with PSD2, AML, GDPR, and information governance frameworks
• Experience with ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2 certifications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate at all levels

Desirable

• The Role: The Head of Compliance will be responsible for leading Desta's global compliance function, ensuring the business operates within the highest standards of regulatory integrity and ethical governance. This role covers financial, operational, and data compliance domains, including oversight of risk management, internal controls, and audit readiness, across multiple jurisdictions
• As Diesta scales internationally, the Head of Compliance will help shape our risk and governance frameworks, maintain regulatory relationships, and prepare the company for formal licensing and supervision (e.g., FCA, PSD2, and equivalent bodies overseas)
• This position reports to the CEO and works closely with Information Security, Sales, and Human resources leadership to embed a culture of compliance across all teams
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and monitoring frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external counsel.
• Establish and maintain Diesta’s enterprise risk management framework, including the risk register and control matrices.
• Oversee vendor and third-party due diligence to ensure continued compliance across the supply chain.
• Oversee incident reporting, breach management, and documentation requirements.
• Partner with technology and data teams to ensure compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR security controls).
• Deliver company-wide compliance training and awareness initiatives.

• Intro Call with our Chief of Staff to explore your background and career goals
• Call with the CEO evaluating competency and fit.
• Onsite Workshop at our London office, collaborate with the team and experience our culture first-hand