FD Capital is recruiting an experienced Interim FCA Authorisation Lead for an established UK technology business based in Cambridgeshire. The business is setting up a new entity to be authorised by the FCA as an electronic money institution with payment services permissions.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end role. A gap analysis has been completed and the board has approved the e-money route. The business now needs a specialist to own the programme from start to finish: building the regulatory framework, preparing and submitting the application, managing FCA engagement and securing authorisation. The work is at an early stage, so you will build policies, processes and controls rather than finish someone else’s work.

The assignment runs for around 12 months, with authorisation targeted by November 2027. It is one day a week, with some flexibility for additional days around the FCA application. You will be on site in Cambridgeshire for the initial onboarding only, with travel and accommodation covered, and fully remote after that. The role is paid on a day rate with a rolling notice period. After authorisation there may be scope to stay on in a compliance oversight or MLRO capacity.