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Job Title


Senior Consultant - Payments


Company : InterQuest Group


Location : London, London


Created : 2025-06-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our consultancy client are expanding their Payments team and seeking experienced Consultants and Senior Consultants who have a proven track record in regulatory consultancy, with a strong specialism in the payments and e-money sector.Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.This is a client-facing role requiring a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, combined with the ability to provide commercially aware, practical compliance advice to a varied portfolio of clients.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality, hands-on consultancy support to clients within the payments and e-money sector, including EMIs, PIs, PSPs, and fintechs.Advise on regulatory obligations under PSD2, EMRs, and FCA requirements.Provide end-to-end support on authorisations, variations of permission, audits, and regulatory change.Develop and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.Draft and review policies, procedures, and risk assessments.Keep abreast of regulatory developments and communicate key updates to clients.For Senior Consultants: Mentor junior colleagues, lead project teams, and contribute to business development.RequirementsProven experience in regulatory consultancy, ideally within a specialist consultancy or regulatory advisory firm.Strong expertise in payments regulation, including PSD2, EMRs, safeguarding, AML, and conduct requirements.Experience preparing and managing FCA applications and responses.Excellent communication and report writing skills.Commercial awareness and the ability to balance compliance with business goals.Confidence in working independently and managing multiple client engagements.For Senior Consultants: Experience leading projects and contributing to practice growth.DesirableExperience supporting cryptocurrency, digital asset, or open banking firms.Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA, CISI, or legal/regulatory certifications).