Corporate Risk & Compliance Manager

HELLO, WE’RE TIPJAR

TiPJAR exists to make appreciation fair, transparent, and direct and in joining our team, you’ll play a part in putting tipping back in the hands of the people who earn it and rely on it most. What began as a bold idea has become a global platform changing the daily lives of thousands.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Corporate Risk & Compliance Manager to build and lead TiPJAR’s corporate risk and compliance function as we scale into a more structured, enterprise-ready operating model. 
 
Reporting line: General Counsel.  

Location: Hybrid/London (near Liverpool St). 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Be the second line lead for corporate risk and compliance
• Own compliance intake and risk triage process
• Maintain operational risk register with clear RACI allocations
• Run issue management and escalation process
• Design and manage vendor onboarding and governance
• Ensure compliance contract review processes are followed
• Be the main point of contact for vendor logs, including renewals and notices via Juro
• Support day to day implementation of the data privacy compliance model (with outsourced DPO)
• Produce structured reporting for governance forums
• Embed risk culture across the organization, including delivering fun and creative training
• Engaging with senior stakeholders and management, including Board

WHAT YOU BRING

• Deep experience in risk/compliance in a scaling fintech environment
• Strong understanding of the regulatory FS perimeter
• Sufficient payments and FS regulatory knowledge to ensure TiPJAR understands what does and does not apply to it
• Strong operational process design capability
• Vendor and third-party risk experience
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR
• Strong stakeholder management and communication
• Prior experience engaging with regulators would be a plus

HOW WE MEASURE SUCCESS

• Effective risk and issue management processes embedded
• Complete and actively maintained risk and vendor registers
• Strong adoption of compliance processes
• High-quality reporting into governance forums

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options
• Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year
• TiPJAR rewards scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Company socials
• A values-led, supportive team
• A workplace where your ideas matter and your impact is visible

Our Values 

• A Tip Is Earned, Never Expected: We recognise great work openly, fairly, and often.
• A Community of Trust and Transparency: We communicate honestly and care about the details.
• Tap Into the Passion: We stay curious, take smart risks, and keep improving.
• Success is a Shared TiPJAR: We win together, support each other, and share the rewards.

Interview Process 

We keep our process simple, transparent, and human. You’ll meet the people you’ll actually work with, and we’ll give you space to show how you think, communicate, and collaborate.

• Initial Conversation (20–30 mins) - A relaxed call to learn more about you, your experience, and what you’re looking for.
• Hiring Manager Competency Interview (45 mins) - A deeper conversation about the role, your skills, and how you approach your work.
• Task Exercise- A 60 minute, role-relevant task that gives you a feel for the work and helps us understand your thinking.
• Final Conversation - A conversation with a Director or Co-founder, giving you the chance to ask questions and get a real sense of what it’s like to work here.

We move quickly and communicate openly throughout. 

No surprises, no long waits, no unnecessary steps

Preemployment Screening

All offers of employment at TiPJAR are subject to pre-employment checks. This includes a DBS check, employment referencing, and confirmation of your right to work. Employment can only begin once you have demonstrated your legal right to work in the UK, in line with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities 

TiPJAR is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive.

Application Acknowledgement

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to contact you individually if you have not been shortlisted. If you do not hear from us within the advertised timeframe, please assume your application has not progressed on this occasion.