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. We’re doing something no one has done before, and that means we move fast, challenge assumptions, and push through walls that would stop most teams.

We’re a values-led, people-first company. We celebrate wins loudly, communicate openly, innovate boldly, and believe success is something we build and share together.

 

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 risk and compliance 
• Own risk intake and triage process
• Maintain operational risk register 
• Design and manage vendor onboarding, and oversee renewals and notices via Juro
• Manage library of compliance policies and procedures
• Partner with Operations to support first line operationalisation of compliance policies and procedure
• Manage structured R&C reporting for governance committee(s) and working groups 
• Embed risk & compliance culture across the organisation, including delivering fun and creative training
• Engaging with senior stakeholders and management, including taking in a leading role in the General Oversight Committee 

 

WHAT YOU BRING

• Deep experience in risk/compliance in a fast-growing business 
• Strong understanding of the regulatory FS perimeter 
• Sufficient payments services and electronic money regulations to ensure TiPJAR understands what does and does not apply to it 
• Strong operational process design capability
• Vendor and third-party risk experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication
• A hands-on attitude and approach

 

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.

Salary: Competitive