Regulatory Compliance Manager (FinTech)

Regulatory Compliance Manager (FinTech)

Company:

Our client is a leading company in the embedded-finance industry, headquartered in Malta. Their team comprises over one hundred experts who are dedicated to revolutionising the way businesses integrate financial services securely. Founded by industry veterans in payments and fintech, our client operates with the agility of a startup while maintaining the professionalism of a mature organization. We offer a hybrid working environment that fosters collaboration and flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of Compliance and MLRO in Malta
• Preparation and review of Compliance management information, reports & related materials
• Conducting compliance monitoring / internal auditing reviews of business activities, report and manage remediations
• Participating in specific committees to document the context and key actions and ensure follow-up by the business; offering your own advice and suggestions to influence outcomes as appropriate
• Maintaining and improving compliance policies and procedures that align with EU & UK best practice and maintain all team members engage with said policies well;
• Interpreting and educating regulatory requirements to other key team members across the company to ensure adherence and quality process development
• Maintaining the risk registry and associated risk assessments in line with company policy and procedures
• Conducting gap analysis’ between Weavr’s current processes and better practices
• Leading efforts to assess the compliance of third- party entities, evaluating their practices against established standards and contractual obligations
• Coordinating with the entities in the UK and EU on matters relating to regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with product teams to ensure that product development aligns with compliance goals
• Quickly identify risks and propose solutions
• Assist in maintaining a robust and proportionate control framework.
• Balance compliance and commercial interests in a manner that ensures compliance
• Deputising for the Head of Compliance as required

About You

• Management experience within the the banking industry (EMI, regulated fintech, challenger banks or Regulator)
• 5 years+ experience working within a similar role
• You will possess a strong working knowledge of FCA and EU regulations
• Strong background in integrity risk management, compliance monitoring, policy, regulatory reporting and management information related conduct knowledge.
• Demonstrable track-record of working within regulatory regimes including coverage of risk and associated compliance frameworks and generating accurate regulatory reports
• Experience in creating, writing and managing the ownership of the policies and procedures framework
• Matrix management and act an as effective influencer across all levels and business areas
• Familiar with working in fast paced and high pressure work environments
• The ability to work with your own initiative
• A desire keep pace with changes to legislation, regulations and market practice and responding to regulatory consultations
• Business fluent in written and spoken English, additional languages will be considered an plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package including base salary and performance-related bonus.
• Flexible & hybrid working environment.
• Private health insurance.
• Laptop