Head of Compliance to Brite Payments

About Brite

Brite Payments is a leading Open Banking-powered Account to Account (A2A) payment provider of Instant Payments and Instant Payouts in real time. Brite does not require registration or credit card details, as consumers authenticate themselves using their bank’s usual identification methods. We provide a convenient transaction experience for consumers and reduce the risk in the payment process for merchants. Founded in Stockholm in 2019, Brite is committed to providing the best possible payment solutions for everyone involved in a transaction.

Now operating across 27 European markets and connecting 3800 banks across the EU through its network, the team behind Brite has worked with launching the first generation of fintech companies. We know the market landscape, technologies, opportunities, and challenges. Now we channel all those experiences into developing modern solutions that benefit both merchants and end-users.

Want to join us on our journey? The future is Brite!

What you will do

As our new Head of Compliance, you will take full ownership of all second-line compliance activities across Brite’s expanding European operations. You will lead, oversee and continuously develop our policies, regulatory frameworks, programme governance and monitoring activities to ensure we operate safely, responsibly and in line with fast-evolving regulatory expectations.

Your role is critical in maintaining trust — both internally and externally. You will serve as Brite’s primary point of contact with regulators, handle regulatory reporting across all markets and coordinate closely with Legal, First Line Compliance and senior leadership.

We are looking for an experienced compliance leader who can balance regulatory requirements with commercial realities, helping the organisation navigate complexities with clarity, pragmatism, and solution orientation.

Responsibilities

As Brite’s Head of Compliance, you will:

Oversee and maintain policies, regulatory frameworks and governance structures.
Conduct sample testing and monitoring activities to ensure programme effectiveness.
Keep our compliance programme documentation and status fully up to date.
Manage regulatory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
Lead regulatory interactions with the Swedish FSA and authorities in relevant markets.
Provide clear, pragmatic compliance guidance to the wider business.
Coordinate closely with Legal and First Line Compliance to ensure alignment.
Support ongoing and upcoming licensing processes, including our UK licence.
Drive a culture of balanced, risk-aware decision-making across the organisation.

Are you a Brite mind?

You will thrive in this role if you:

Have an LL.M. or equivalent legal background
Bring 10+ years of relevant experience within financial services compliance
Understand Swedish regulatory requirements deeply (eg PSD2/PSD3, AML5/AML6, DORA) and have experience working with the Swedish FSA
Can work independently in a second-line role without a dedicated team
Are secure, calm, structured and bring clarity even in ambiguous settings
Enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and building trust across the organisation
Are comfortable navigating high-risk industries, such as online gaming, within a compliant framework
Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Feel at home in a fast-paced, high-growth scale-up environment
Are solution-oriented and able to offer constructive alternatives — even in complex regulatory situations

Nice-to-have qualities include international experience and prior senior second-line leadership experience.

What we offer

Become part of a dynamic and international fintech, led by some of the most experienced leaders in the industry. With a strong market position, a rapidly developing organisation, and an ambition to become the leading instant payments provider in Europe, the future looks even Briter. This is your chance to make a significant impact at a company with both stability and agility.

At Brite, you’ll find:

A well-established compliance programme—no need to build from scratch
A dynamic, fast-paced and innovative environment
Strong commitment from leadership to compliance and doing things right
A flat organisation with friendly colleagues and fast decision-making
A team that values collaboration, pragmatism and prestigelessness
The opportunity to operate across multiple markets and regulatory regimes
The possibility to shape compliance on a strategic level and work directly with senior leadership
A capable team of skilled and fun people

Questions and Application

Does this sound interesting? You are warmly welcome to submit your application!

In this recruitment, we are collaborating with Sharp Recruitment & Consultants. For questions regarding the firm, the team, and/or the role, please contact:

Tove Flodgren Isakson
070 241 22 27 | [email protected]

Your application should consist of a CV and a cover letter. The start date will be agreed upon, and selection is ongoing, so please apply today.