Director EMEA Regulatory (AML, KYC & Payments)

Role Overview

Ingenio Global is collaborating with a leading authority in digital identity and trust technologies to appoint a Director EMEA Regulatory Consultant. This role is positioned uniquely at the convergence of regulatory compliance, innovation, financial crime prevention, and strategic product development. It offers the chance to help businesses effectively manage complex compliance demands across Europe and the UK.

The client delivers comprehensive solutions for customer onboarding, identity verification, fraud prevention, and regulatory adherence, catering to regulated firms in financial services, fintech, payments, marketplaces, and digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB), sanctions, and financial crime legislation.
• Advise on PSD2 and broader EU and UK payment regulatory frameworks.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and interpret regulatory changes throughout the EMEA region.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure compliance solutions align with regulatory expectations.
• Convert complex legal requirements into actionable business and product guidelines.
• Assess and engage with vendors and technologies pertaining to KYC/KYB, identity verification, screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Lead thought leadership initiatives and represent the organization at industry forums and events.

Essential Requirements

• Between 8 to 15+ years of practical experience in AML, financial crime compliance, payments regulation, or regulatory advisory capacities.
• Demonstrated work experience in a large, mature compliance environment rather than a small, start-up setting.
• Exposure to diverse jurisdictions, multiple customer segments, and various regulatory regimes rather than a single-country focus.
• Direct hands-on experience working with KYC/KYB processes, identity verification, screening, and transaction monitoring technologies.
• Background in sectors such as financial services, fintech, payments, banking, or digital assets with scale.
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical product and engineering implementations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CAMS or equivalent.
• Familiarity with regulations like DORA, DSA, eIDAS, or digital identity governance.
• Experience in RegTech or compliance technology environments.
• Experience with public speaking, thought leadership, or active industry engagement.

Why Join?

This role transcends traditional compliance positions, offering the chance to shape product roadmaps, contribute to regulatory strategy, collaborate with industry experts, and influence how trust and compliance are embedded in the digital ecosystem.