Regulatory Compliance Manager (Safeguarding)

Revolut Ltd; Barcelona, Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Flexibility to work from home, the on*

Revolut Metal subscription perks

Year-round events

Job summary

Revolut Ltd in Barcelona is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager (Safeguarding) to design and oversee safeguarding controls across client assets, reconcilements, and related governance.

You will partner with risk and product teams to promote regulatory awareness, handle audits, and drive continuous improvement in safeguarding processes, while enjoying flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a safeguarding management role in an investment firm, consultancy, or regulator.
• In-depth knowledge of Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 and MiFID II.
• Understanding regulatory requirements applicable to client asset protection and reconciliations.
• Experience managing control processes within a financial services firm, including knowledge of front-to-back office trade flows.
• The ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Experience conducting safeguarding gap analysis, supporting policy creation and implementation.
• A willingness to continuously develop and improve your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and implementing efficient control processes to ensure compliance with client asset protection requirements
• Providing technical advice on safeguarding compliance to business and support functions, while promoting regulatory awareness throughout the firm
• Interpreting and providing guidance on the application of safeguarding regulations to products and services
• Supporting the Client Assets Oversight Officer with risk management and governance
• Reviewing the output of the client money and custody asset reconciliations, and producing respective effectiveness reports
• Coordinating and managing internal and external audits and reviews related to safeguarding compliance

Skills

Safeguarding compliance

Regulatory risk management

MiFID II knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Data interpretation

Audits & controls

Education

Compliance certification

Finance/economics degree

Tools

SQL

Data analysis tools

Job description

Regulatory Compliance Manager (Safeguarding)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 15,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Our Compliance team blends regulatory expertise with data-driven thinking to make sure our products meet legal and policy requirements and deliver real value to customers. In a fast-moving, digital environment, they stay one step ahead by finding smart, scalable ways to manage conduct risk.

We’re looking for a Regulatory Compliance Manager to advise on client asset protection and safeguarding topics. You'll also support with establishing and monitoring related controls.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, developing, and implementing efficient control processes to ensure compliance with client asset protection requirements
• Providing technical advice on safeguarding compliance to business and support functions, while promoting regulatory awareness throughout the firm
• Interpreting and providing guidance on the application of safeguarding regulations to products and services
• Supporting the Client Assets Oversight Officer with risk management and governance
• Reviewing the output of the client money and custody asset reconciliations, and producing respective effectiveness reports
• Coordinating and managing internal and external audits and reviews related to safeguarding compliance

What you'll need

• 3+ years of experience in a safeguarding management role in an investment firm, consultancy, or regulator
• In-depth knowledge of Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 and MiFID II
• An understanding of the regulatory requirements applicable to client asset protection and reconciliations
• Experience managing control processes within a financial services firm, including knowledge of front-to-back office trade flows
• The ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate regulatory risks
• Experience conducting safeguarding gap analysis, supporting policy creation and implementation
• A willingness to continuously develop and improve your expertise

Nice to have

• A professional certificate/diploma in compliance
• A degree in economics or finance
• Experience with SQL and data analysis to support reconciliation processes and compliance reporting
• Exposure to regulatory audits and interaction with regulatory bodies

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We’re not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Get what you need to succeed

• Financial benefits that show we value your work
• Flexibility to work from home, the office, or abroad
• A Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks
• Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team