UK Payments & Crypto Compliance & Financial Crime Market Update – Insights on Hiring Trends

2024 was a year of navigating significant regulatory developments in the Payments and Crypto sectors, particularly in the UK and EU, such as the introduction of the Payment Systems Regulator’s (PSR’s) Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud Reimbursement rules, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA) regulatory implementation, and the upcoming deadline for compliance with Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This has resulted in increased demand from both start-ups and established firms, all competing for dynamic compliance professionals who can adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape. Expertise in Operational Resilience, RegTech, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud Prevention, Sanctions, and Crypto has become increasingly desirable.

Click Here to Download the
2025 UK Compliance & Financial Crime Compensation Report

The high demand and requirement for specific skill sets has led to an increase in salaries across the sector. Consequently, firms are reviewing their retention strategies—whether through career progression or work flexibility—in order to remain competitive in the market. A notable shift has been the move to broaden the talent pool, hiring professionals from traditional finance backgrounds as the Payments and Crypto sectors mature.

We expect clear growth in this space to continue through 2025, particularly for Crypto in the UK, as adoption increases, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Crypto roadmap works towards regulating Crypto by 2026.

For tailored solutions to your hiring needs in this dynamic market, contact Georgina today. Her expertise and insights can guide you through navigating the current landscape and securing the right talent for your team.

Georgina Housden, Associate Director, Compliance, UK.
E: ghousden@danosassociates.com
T: +44 (0) 20 7010 1156

Click Here to Download the
2025 UK Compliance & Financial Crime Compensation Report