Compliance Manager

Hackajob Ltd; Kingswood; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Tech-forward Fintech environment

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Job summary

Edenred PayTech is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead conduct-risk frameworks and FCA-aligned monitoring for a fast-growing fintech business. You will act as a senior member of the second line, providing risk-based advice and driving regulatory engagement across teams and distributors.

Join a global, meritocratic environment where you will shape governance, deliver articulate board-ready reports, and partner with Finance, Product, Sales and Legal to embed robust controls across the

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulated financial services compliance or regulatory consulting.
• Proven ability to design and implement compliance frameworks and monitoring programs.
• Strong stakeholder leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in payments or e-money sectors is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with FCA portals and regulatory returns advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve conduct-risk frameworks including Consumer Duty and complaints handling.
• Lead the Compliance Monitoring Programme with testing, reporting, and action tracking.
• Advise service, product, and finance teams on client, product, and prudential issues.
• Prepare governance and management information packs to support senior decision-making.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and FCA engagement, ensuring timely responses.
• Horizon-scan regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable plans.
• Lead cross-functional projects embedding controls with Finance, Product, Sales, Legal, and Risk.

Skills

Regulated finance

FCA conduct knowledge

Regulatory consulting

Stakeholder leadership

Board reporting

Payments experience

FCA portals

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

FCA/payment sector experience a plus

Job description

hackajob is partnering directly with Edenred PayTech to hire for this role.

Take a step forward and let Edenred surprise you.

Every day, we deliver innovative solutions to improve the life of millions of people, connecting employees, companies, and merchants all around the world.

We know there are hundred ways for you to grow. With us, you will expand your skills in a multicultural, challenging, and dynamic environment.

Dare to join Edenred and get ready to thrive in a global company that will offer you endless opportunities.

Edenred is all about meritocracy. You come as you are, and you contribute. Indeed, the Edenred Group recognizes, recruits and develops all talents and singularities.

We are committed to preventing all forms of discrimination and to providing all our candidates with equal opportunities regardless of their gender and gender expression, disability, origin, religious belief and sexual orientation or any other criteria.

Compliance Manager

Location: Swindon or London - Hybrid working

Salary: Up to £80,000

About Edenred

Edenred is the world leader in transactional solutions for companies, employees, and merchants, with a network of 60 million users, 1 million companies and institutions, and 2 million merchants globally. Edenred PayTech is a leading FCA-regulated e-money institution, processing 100bn annually across 30+ countries and powering innovation in Benefits, Fleet & Mobility, and Payment Markets.

The Role

Join Edenred Payment Solutions as a Compliance Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering conduct-risk frameworks and compliance monitoring programs that meet FCA regulatory standards. As a senior member of the second line of defence, you will provide expert risk-based advice, lead regulatory engagement, and drive continuous improvement in compliance processes across internal teams and agents/distributors.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve conduct-risk frameworks including Consumer Duty, complaints handling, and financial promotions to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent customer outcomes.

• Lead the Compliance Monitoring Programme with scoping, testing, reporting, and action tracking to evidence control effectiveness and drive remediation.

• Act as a trusted advisor to service, product, and finance teams, delivering practical guidance on client, product, and prudential issues.

• Prepare high-quality governance and management information packs to support senior decision-making.

• Coordinate regulatory reporting and FCA engagement, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

• Horizon-scan regulatory developments and translate changes into actionable plans.

• Lead cross-functional projects embedding controls with Finance, Product, Sales, Legal, and Risk teams.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in regulated financial services compliance or regulatory consulting with deep FCA conduct knowledge.

• Proven experience designing and implementing compliance frameworks and monitoring programs.

• Strong stakeholder leadership and communication skills, with ability to prepare clear board-level reports.

• Ability to balance commercial priorities with regulatory demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in payments or e-money sectors is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with FCA portals and regulatory returns advantageous.

Competencies

• Strong problem solving, decision making, and results orientation.

• Emotional intelligence and autonomy with accountability.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence across multiple functions and drive change effectively.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• FCA-regulated payment services or e-money experience considered a plus.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• Opportunity to work in a tech-forward, global Fintech environment.

• Commitment to diversity, equality & inclusion - we welcome all candidates and provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

• Be part of a team shaping cutting-edge payment solutions within a trusted and innovative global company.

Diversity:

Edenred PayTech are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.