Compliance and Risk Manager - Remote
 
Job description
 
BDO Regulatory Solutions are currently recruiting for a Compliance and Risk Manager to join our client, a Fintech Payments company, based in London.
 
We are offering a permanent position starting soon, with an excellent day rate, employed via the client.
 About the role:
This role requires a proactive approach and a keen eye for detail, ensuring the compliance framework is robust and effective. You will be a key player in maintaining the commitment to exceptional client service and regulatory adherence.
 
As a Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the operations aligned with the regulatory standards and internal policies. Your responsibilities will include:

Provide core compliance advice and oversight to our business functions as our Compliance Oversight function holder
Build on current risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with standards across the business
Innovate towards creating a new international risk and compliance framework and operations which address appropriately the group's risk profile whilst ensuring this encourages and accommodates fast business growth
Have a deep grasp and understanding of the legal and compliance requirements for new markets through liaison with external consultants, legal teams and regulators where required
Comprehensive experience in Financial Crime and Anti-Money Laundering in order to act as the MLRO
Work freely and independently across the business with limited supervision (i.e. being within the General Counsel's team, with whom you will agree key strategies and who will be your executive level stakeholder and representative approach to risks)
Lead on all regulatory, compliance and risk projects (consulting with the General Counsel and by engaging external consultants as appropriate)
Delivery of professional advice to the First Line of Defence on key regulatory compliance and risk-related matters with the ability to conclude on the level of compliance with regulatory matters as part of oversight activities
An enabler to the First Line of Defence and leading by example on the risk and compliance 'Tone from the Top'
Policy owner and for all risk and compliance related policies with accountability for regulatory risk and compliance policy implementation across the business
Engagement with executive team and the Board
Be ultimately responsible for FCA regulatory (and other international regulatory body) reporting
Lead and manage relationships with Financial Services regulators in the UK and beyondAbout you:

Proven experience in leading a risk and compliance department in an FCA regulated environment, across various authorisations
Experience in a start up or scale up environment
Leading understanding of the 'Three Lines of Defence' models
Leading people and change management skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver messages to all levels of the business including senior management and external audiences
Strong consumer and market awareness
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including Money Laundering, Fraud and Payment Services 
Additional Information:
Location: Remote
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 based on experience
 
Are you ready to join the team? Click on the link to apply