Fractional and executive roles at London's financial technology startups
FinTech-specific executive roles
London FinTech startups hire these fractional executives:
Fractional CFO (£700-£1,200/day)
Financial modelling for fundraising and growth
Investor relations and board reporting
FCA↗ regulatory financial reporting
Fundraising support - Series A to Series C
Fractional CISO (£600-£1,000/day)
FCA Cyber requirements and security posture
ISO 27001 / SOC 2 compliance for enterprise sales
Financial services threat modelling
PCI-DSS compliance for payments companies
Fractional Compliance Officer / MLRO (£500-£900/day)
FCA authorisation and regulatory permissions
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures
Conduct rules and consumer duty compliance
RegTech implementation and monitoring
Fractional CTO (£900-£1,400/day)
Open banking API integration
Cloud infrastructure for regulated environments
Security architecture for financial data
Technical due diligence for fundraising
Fractional CMO (£800-£1,250/day)
B2B FinTech GTM strategy
Financial services content marketing
Regulatory-compliant marketing campaigns
Enterprise fintech sales enablement
London FinTech startup sectors
Payments and Banking
Open banking solutions and APIs
Digital banking and challenger banks
Cross-border payments and remittances
Example locations: Canary Wharf, Old Street
Investment and WealthTech
Robo-advisors and investment platforms
Pension technology and auto-enrolment
Alternative investments and crowdfunding
Example locations: City of London, Shoreditch
RegTech and Compliance
AML/KYC automation and monitoring
Regulatory reporting and submissions
Risk management platforms
Example locations: Canary Wharf, King's Cross
InsurTech and Protection
Digital insurance platforms
Claims automation and fraud detection
Embedded insurance solutions
Example locations: Lloyd's area, Old Street
FinTech startup job requirements
For candidates seeking fractional FinTech executive roles:
Essential experience:
Previous FinTech or financial services experience
Understanding of FCA regulations and compliance
Comfort with equity-alongside-cash compensation
Startup experience - ideally Series A to Series B
Preferred qualifications:
CFA, ACA, ACCA↗ (for CFO roles)
CISSP, CISM (for CISO roles)
ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering (for Compliance roles)
Previous regulated firm experience
FinTech startup funding stages
Seed Stage FinTech (£250K-£2M)
Focus: Product development, regulatory permissions
Roles: Part-time CTO, fractional Compliance Officer
Example: API-first banking solutions, payment widgets
Series A FinTech (£2M-£10M)
Focus: FCA authorisation, enterprise customer acquisition
Roles: Fractional CFO (fundraising), CISO (compliance)
Example: Digital lending, investment platforms
Series B+ FinTech (£10M+)
Focus: International expansion, full regulatory suite
Roles: Full C-suite or senior fractional executives
Example: Neo-banks, institutional trading platforms
London FinTech startup locations
Canary Wharf (E14):
Close to traditional financial district
Enterprise-focused FinTech startups
Easy access to banking partners and regulators
Old Street / Silicon Roundabout (EC1/EC2):
Consumer FinTech and payment startups
Tech talent concentration
Vibrant startup ecosystem
City of London (EC2/EC3):
WealthTech and investment platforms
Close to asset managers and institutional clients
Traditional finance meets innovation
King's Cross / Camden (N1/NW1):
RegTech and compliance technology
Growing startup cluster
Good transport links across London
Working in FinTech startups
Typical engagement models:
Advisory: 4-8 hours/month for strategic guidance
Part-time: 1-2 days/week for active involvement
Project-based: 3-6 months for specific initiatives (fundraising, compliance)
Interim: Full-time during permanent search
Compensation typically includes:
[Day rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates"): £500-£1,400 depending on role and experience
Equity: 0.1-1% for fractional executives joining early
Success fees: Additional compensation for fundraising success
How to find FinTech startup roles
For candidates:
Register with Fractional.quest for FinTech executive opportunities
Join FinTech networks - Innovate Finance, FinTech Circle
Attend FinTech events - FinTech Week, Money20/20 Europe
Follow FinTech VCs - Anthemis, QED, Speedinvest
For employers: Submit FinTech executive brief → - Get shortlisted candidates within 48 hours
Related opportunities
London startup jobs - All sectors and roles
Fractional jobs for startups - Cross-industry fractional roles
Fractional CFO for startups - Financial leadership
Fractional CISO for startups - Security and compliance
Series A startup recruitment - Funding stage hiring
