At Upvest, we are revolutionizing the investment landscape, making it as seamless as everyday spending. Our mission is to empower businesses with a diverse array of investment products, providing unparalleled experiences in capital markets and retirement planning. Our Investment API is designed for easy integration, allowing fintechs and enterprises to streamline operations and focus on their core objectives.As one of the select few fintechs in Europe, Upvest offers B2B clients comprehensive investment opportunities, including principal broking, proprietary trading, and secure custody solutions for traditional securities. We take pride in collaborating with leading fintechs and financial institutions across Europe, such as DKB, Revolut, N26, and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, our team has grown to over 270 skilled professionals representing more than 70 nationalities. Our recent €100 million Series C funding round was spearheaded by Sapphire Ventures, with continued backing from prominent investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Earlybird, HV Capital, Motive Ventures, and Notion Capital.Based in Berlin, Germany, with offices in London and Tallinn, Estonia, this role is located in London (hybrid work model), requiring occasional travel to our headquarters in Berlin.Your Mission:As the Head of Compliance and MLRO, you will provide strategic oversight and execution of our regulatory framework in the UK. You will assume the Senior Management Functions (SMF 16 and SMF 17) for Upvest Securities Ltd, acting as a key business partner to ensure that our growth is grounded in regulatory excellence.You will spearhead the establishment of a solid compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) function that aligns with FCA standards, supporting our ambitious product expansion, including the launch of our SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) offering. By nurturing a culture of 'Compliance by Design', you will enable Upvest to expand its financial infrastructure to millions of users while upholding the highest standards of integrity and trust with regulators, clients, and partners.This role offers you the opportunity to:Act as the primary UK regulatory lead, holding the Senior Management Functions (SMF 16/17) and serving as a principal contact for the FCA.Lead the regulatory framework for our UK SIPP launch, ensuring compliance with all specific tax and FCA requirements from day one.Oversee Financial Crime prevention efforts, providing AML guidance and managing the risks associated with fraud, bribery, and sanctions.Evaluate and enhance the risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP) to ensure our B2B compliance is robust.
Mar 19, 2026