Deputy Head of Compliance - Digital Assets and Crypto Investment Management Firm

As Deputy Head of Compliance at The Stephen James Partnership, you'll report directly to the General Counsel and Head of Compliance in a pivotal number-two position within the European Compliance function. This is a hands-on role where you'll help shape and develop the compliance framework as the business scales internationally and prepares for future licensing. You'll work with a commercially minded team that values ownership, detail-orientation, and strategic contribution.

What you'll do

• Lead operational compliance activities across regulatory compliance, financial promotions, risk registers, and governance
• Build and embed the compliance framework across the European business as it scales and prepares for future licensing
• Manage compliance detail and contribute to wider strategic initiatives
• Work directly with the General Counsel and C-suite stakeholders on compliance strategy
• Help develop the European Compliance function as a number-two leader

What you bring

• Around 6 years or more of compliance experience within financial services
• Strong working knowledge of UK and European regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, financial promotions, risk registers, and governance
• A commercially minded, proactive approach with confidence operating autonomously
• Ability to balance operational detail with strategic project contribution

Nice to have

• Background in asset management, ETPs, ETF issuers, or FinTech

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• Equity participation and share options
• Hybrid working in Central London
• Direct exposure to the General Counsel and C-suite stakeholders
• Genuine ownership and responsibility in building a European Compliance function

About The Stephen James Partnership

The Stephen James Partnership is a high-growth, pre-IPO financial services business operating in digital assets and crypto investment management, with an international presence and ambitious expansion plans.