Snr Compliance Manager- Payments - Robert Walters : Job Details

Our client is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to join their growing UK Payments team. You'll be responsible for providing expert regulatory oversight and guidance on new and existing products, services, and initiatives. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where challenges are complex and the impact is global.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Compliance Manager in the Payments sector, your role will be pivotal in maintaining the trust and integrity of our client's brand. You will provide expert regulatory oversight on new and existing products, services, and initiatives. Your ability to analyse emerging regulations, design robust control frameworks, and train the business on compliance best practices will play a crucial role in this position. You will also collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop sustainable, compliant solutions that delight customers.

• Ensure all payment activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements by monitoring business activities and regulatory change
• Advise on regulatory requirements and develop compliance plans for new business initiatives
• Develop, document, and maintain compliance policies and procedures
• Deliver compliance awareness and training to the business
• Prepare reports for internal governance committees
• Review, challenge and approve risk records, policy breaches, and escalation items
• Collaborate with business leads to respond to auditor and regulator inquiries

What you bring:

As a Senior Compliance Manager in Payments, you bring a wealth of experience in compliance, audit or risk management. Your educational background supports your deep understanding of Payment Services Regulations and related FCA compliance areas. Your proven ability to lead compliance strategy and engage with regulators sets you apart from others. Your excellent communication skills enable you to influence others effectively while your strong analytical abilities allow you to solve complex problems efficiently.

• Experience in compliance, audit or risk management
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience developing and implementing standards, policies and programs or equivalent
• Significant regulatory compliance experience in financial services or payments
• Deep understanding of Payment Services Regulations and related FCA compliance areas like Consumer Duty, Complaints Handling and Safeguarding
• Proven ability to lead compliance strategy and regulatory engagement
• Experience of delivering results through collaboration
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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