Senior regulatory officer - payment regulations (F / M)

Worldline; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer to join their Group Compliance team in Paris. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to global regulatory requirements, particularly in the payments sector. You will manage multiple projects, support license applications, and provide expert compliance guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in regulatory compliance. Join a company recognized for its commitment to sustainability and career development, and be part of shaping the future of payments technology.

Prestations

Annual end of year premium

32 days of paid vacations + 13th month

Public transportation coverage up to 50%

Very active works council

Work from Home agreement

Subsidized company restaurant

Mutual insurance and provident fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in law firm, regulatory compliance, audit, or risk function.
• Strong understanding of payment services regulations and infrastructures.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and coordinate the regulatory environment applicable to payment services.
• Prepare assessment reports on changes in the legal and regulatory environment.

Connaissances

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Payment Services Regulations

Formation

Graduate Degree in Legal or Compliance

Description du poste

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The opportunity

For our Group Compliance team, based in Paris, La Défense, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer to join us.

The successful candidate will be responsible for staying informed about global regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, participating in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents and helping in supporting the Financial Services (FS) Business Line. This role requires a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

You will be part of the Group compliance team reporting to the Global Head of Regulatory Compliance.

As within the Group regulatory team you will be part of a small team responsible for ensuring adherence to diverse regulatory authorities. You will play a key role in ensuring Worldline comply with various global regulatory bodies, with a particular focus on payment services regulation.

In a dynamic environment with growing regulatory challenges and product and process innovations, you will be an essential part of the compliance team, identifying relevant regulatory changes in time and initiating necessary measures to accommodate them.

Note : While this role operates within the compliance department, your responsibilities do not encompass Anti-Money Laundering-related tasks.

Your Responsibilities :

As senior regulatory compliance officer, you will contribute to stay up-to-date with global regulatory requirements, understand them across jurisdictions in relation to the conduct of our business, and prepare assessment reports on changes in the legal and regulatory environment.

You will contribute to :

Licenses applications

• Support in the preparation of license applications in the countries where Worldline is operating or is planning to operate
• Coordinate and contribute to the filing of Fit and Proper (“FAPs”) forms for Board Members as appropriate
• Manage relationships with other stakeholders at group and local level

Regulatory watch

• Monitor and coordinate the regulatory environment applicable to payment together with the local experts (Compliance, Risk, Legal, etc.)
• Contribute to the maintenance of the database of regulatory publications and provide summary information to the relevant teams

Advise and provide compliance support

• For the jurisdiction in your scope, provide expert regulatory compliance support with regards to regulatory provisions and obligations related to payments and regulatory requirements, in collaboration with local compliance officer or law firms as appropriate
• Advise on agreements, contracts and terms and conditions in liaison with the Legal teams

Policies and controls

• Contribute to definition of framework as per best practices to align them onto Group standards
• Contribute to the review of existing policies and procedures and align them with regulatory requirements and the company's priorities
• Ensure documentation integrity and storage

Reporting and Management Information

• Ensure that information / reports required by Group compliance team are delivered in accordance with the timeline and guidance set by Global compliance team

Help manage and coordinate the Financial Services (FS) Compliance network

• Oversee the reporting activities to regulators such as the FS quarterly report
• Host the monthly FS Global Business Line meeting
• Participate in the definition and implementation of FS specific Compliance projects

Project Assessment and Management

• Assess future business activities to identify potential compliance risks
• Contribute so strategic program such as the upcoming PSD3
• Carry out general administrative duties and handle any additional tasks and responsibilities related to the role as needed

Who Are We Looking For

• Graduate degree in legal, compliance, or related fields
• Minimum 6 years of experience in law firm, regulatory compliance, audit, or risk function
• Knowledge of existing and upcoming of payment services regulations and payment infrastructures (PSD / R, CESOP etc.). Other regulations such as Outsourcing and / or DORA greatly appreciated
• Experience in European regulatory compliance projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capability to work with all levels of personnel with a high degree of integrity and maturity
• Ability to lead meetings and coordinate networks
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Language : English and French a must

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also :

Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.

Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.

You will also benefit from a wide range of advantages, including :

• Annual end of year premium
• 32 days of paid vacations + 13th month
• 11 to 13 additional days per year depending on yearly calendar (RTT)
• Public transportation coverage up to 50%.
• Very active works council (evenings, trips, cultural and leisure subsidies, etc.)
• Participation in sports events (Corporate Games, races, ...)
• Work from Home agreement
• Subsidized company restaurant
• Mutual insurance and provident fund

Shape the evolution.

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.