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Lead the end-to-end establishment of a new UK banking entity focused on SME customers through integrated digital banking, payments, deposits and lending solutions. Responsibilities include leading the UK banking licence application and regulatory engagement with the PRA, FCA and Bank of England, defining the strategic vision and operating model, building the executive leadership team, establishing governance, risk, compliance, operational resilience and financial crime frameworks, overseeing technology and operational infrastructure, driving commercial growth, and leading the business through authorisation, mobilisation and scale-up. The role requires significant executive leadership experience in UK banking, fintech, payments or financial services, strong knowledge of UK banking regulation, governance, SMCR and prudential requirements, experience with regulators and regulated financial services businesses, and strong strategic, commercial, stakeholder management and board-level communication skills. Prior experience leading a de novo bank launch, challenger bank, payments institution or regulated fintech platform is advantageous. The appointment offers the opportunity to shape the strategic and regulatory direction of a next-generation, digitally native UK bank serving the SME market.