Senior Compliance Officer, Regulatory Focus

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. Contribute to licence applications and regulatory projects, including programmes of operations, business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, safeguarding, governance and outsourcing descriptions .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeHybridSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive regulatory compliance expertise, particularly in payments, e-money, and cryptoassets, with a strong focus on drafting regulatory application materials and AML/CFT frameworks. Proficient in navigating legislation and regulatory guidance while providing compliance training and guidance across various business functions.

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Regulatory Compliance ExperienceAML/CFT Framework DevelopmentUK EMI/Payment Services KnowledgeTransaction Monitoring UnderstandingFluent Professional English

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Application DraftingRisk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentGovernance FrameworksRegulatory ReportingEvidence CollectionDocument ControlGap AnalysisSanctions ScreeningBlockchain Analytics

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationIndependent Work AbilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SumsubComplyAdvantageScorechainFireblocks

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSICACGSS

Industry Keywords

Regulated PaymentsE-MoneyCryptoassetsAMLCDD/KYBFATF StandardsOutsourcingGovernance RequirementsTransaction MonitoringSAR/STR Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to licence applications and regulatory projects, including programmes of operations, business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, safeguarding, governance and outsourcing descriptions
Build regulatory requirement matrices and application document maps; own evidence collection and document control
Prepare and coordinate responses to RFIs and comments from regulators, external counsel and consultants
Draft, review and maintain policies, procedures, methodologies, risk assessments and control descriptions
Track implementation of regulatory commitments after submission and verify that controls operate in practice
Advise on new products, partners, jurisdictions, outsourcing arrangements and business model changes
Review and advise on complex AML, sanctions, CDD/KYB and transaction monitoring escalations
Monitor regulatory developments and translate their impact into changes to policies, processes and controls
Run gap analyses, thematic reviews and risk assessments; coordinate remediation of findings and breaches
Support regulatory reporting, notifications, audits and inspections
Provide compliance guidance and training to the business
Report directly to the Global Chief Compliance Officer and collaborate with Compliance/AML, Legal, Product, Operations, Finance, Risk and Security

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of regulatory compliance experience, including 3+ years in regulated payments, e-money, cryptoassets or a closely comparable fintech environment
Hands-on drafting of regulatory application materials, policies or AML/CFT frameworks
Hands-on knowledge of at least one authorisation framework: UK EMI/payment services, UK MLR cryptoasset registration, EEA EMI/PI, MiCA/CASP or Jersey VASP
Practical understanding of EMI/PI, CASP/VASP and AML registration perimeters
Ability to navigate primary legislation and regulatory guidance independently
Working knowledge of AMLD/FATF standards, sanctions, outsourcing and governance requirements
Understanding of transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, blockchain analytics and case management controls
Experience with Sumsub, ComplyAdvantage, Scorechain, Fireblocks or equivalent tools
Understanding of investigation, escalation and SAR/STR reporting governance
Fluent professional English with excellent written drafting
Ability to work independently within European business hours and travel occasionally to the company's EU office
A degree in law, finance, economics or risk/compliance and/or CAMS, ICA, CGSS or comparable certification are listed as nice to have, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or hybrid work within an approved European location
Minimum 4-hour overlap with the European working day
Occasional travel to the company's EU office
Direct reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Officer
Global and cross-functional collaboration
Weekly prioritisation meetings and workstream check-ins