Lizzie Drake

CRCO I MLRO I Financial Policy I FinTech Regulation I Payments | Open Banking I Ethical Compliance I DEI I ESG I ex-Apple I ex-Ant Group I ex-Wise I ex-TrueLayer | ex-Airwallex

London, England, United Kingdom

About

My role as a Chief Compliance Officer is focused on steering the organisation through the intricate landscape of FinTech regulation. With a solid background in compliance management and program development, I specialise in creating robust frameworks that ensure ethical adherence and risk mitigation. The team's efforts in compliance regulations have been pivotal in maintaining the integrity of our financial policies and operations. I've leveraged this expertise to enhance compliance procedures, integrating Consumer Duty, ESG and DEI principles into our corporate governance. My mission is to foster open banking ecosystems that prioritise transparency and diversity, reinforcing my commitment to excellence and innovation in the tech and financial sectors.

Experience

  • Rippling (9 mos)
    • Rippling Payments UK Limited - Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) & MLRO
      Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Rippling Payments UK - Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Interim Chief Compliance Officer - World First UK Limited at WorldFirst
    Jul 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Ant International ()
    • Chief Compliance Officer - AIUK Services Limited
      Apr 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager
      Mar 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • EMEA Product Legal & Regulatory Manager at Airwallex
    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Wise Ltd. (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Regulatory Compliance Specialist
      Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 · 10 mos

    • Regulatory Compliance Specialist
      May 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos