Compliance Officer
Must-have:FinTechSeniorLeadPrincipal
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks covering business operations, risk management, AML / KYC, and regulatory compliance.
- Design compliance strategy tailored to both global and local regulatory requirements; ensure that it is integrated into product development and core business processes.
- Oversee the compliance and risk programme: risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Keep up to date with regulatory developments and best practices in compliance; proactively advise the company on implications.
- Act as the primary liaison for regulatory authorities and manage relationships with regulators.
- Manage relationships and compliance requirements with banking partners and other financial institutions.
- Conduct vendor / third-party compliance risk assessments; advise management and stakeholders accordingly.
- Monitor day-to-day business for compliance issues; ensure business units adhere to compliance policies and standards.
- Develop and deliver compliance training for staff; prepare training materials and lead sessions.
- Work cross-functionally to foster a culture of compliance; provide guidance on complex compliance-related issues.
- Prepare reports on due diligence findings, internal investigations, and compliance metrics for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior compliance or similar role within fintech or banking.
- Deep understanding of AML / KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery / corruption, and other financial-service regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with acquiring, card issuing, and remittance payment services.
- Prior experience working with regulators (central banks, financial regulatory bodies, law enforcement).
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills; capable of interacting with senior management, external regulators, cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of key regulations, e.g. the Payments Services Act (or equivalent local legislation), is an advantage.
- Knowledge of VASP / virtual asset regulatory frameworks is a plus.