Compliance Manager

TPF; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF is seeking a Compliance Manager to support regulatory adherence and ensure compliance with evolving financial regulations. This role involves monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments, executing compliance tests, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in financial services and crypto regulations.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Competitive Salary

Daily Lunch allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Gym allowance

Birthday/anniversary gifts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or a regulated financial services environment.
• Good understanding of card scheme rules.
• Knowledge of or strong interest in crypto regulation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Institution's Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Support the Head of Compliance monitoring regulatory developments.
• Liaise with teams to provide guidance on compliance matters.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

About Us

At TPF, we believe that payments are an essential part of our complex daily lives, and they should be as simple as possible. Managed by professionals with a successful track record in financial services, TPF is a fully licensed Electronic Money Institution committed to empowering businesses and individuals with effortless ways to make and take payments.

About the Role:

As a Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Head of Compliance and MLRO in ensuring the Institution’s adherence to relevant regulatory requirements for its regulated entities, including in Malta and in the UK. This is a hands-on position suited for a detail-oriented and proactive compliance professional looking to deepen their expertise in both traditional financial services and emerging crypto-asset regulations. The role offers exposure to a fast-paced and evolving regulatory landscape, including MiCA, PSD2/3, AMLD6, the FCA Handbook (UK), EBA, and ESMA guidelines. You will also engage closely with the MFSA to ensure full compliance with local licensing and supervisory expectations.

Location: This position is located in Gzira, Malta, and requires locally based candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Monitoring & Testing

• Execute the Institution’s Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP) through scheduled desk based reviews, testing activities, and reporting.
• Analyse testing results, identify deficiencies or control gaps, and follow up on remediation actions.

Regulatory & Policy Maintenance

• Support the Head of Compliance and MLRO in monitoring and interpreting the latest regulatory developments (e.g., MiCA, AMLD6, PSD2/3, card scheme updates).
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal compliance and AML policies in line with regulatory and scheme rule changes.

Advisory & Collaboration

• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Product, Marketing) to provide guidance on compliance matters and ensure alignment with local regulatory expectations.
• Assist in preparing compliance reports for internal stakeholders and regulators, as needed.

Training & Development

• Participate in internal and external training to build subject matter expertise, particularly in regulatory compliance, AML, and crypto-asset regulation.

What We are Looking For:

• Experience in compliance or a regulated financial services environment (e.g., EMI, crypto-assets).
• Good understanding of card scheme rules (Visa, Mastercard); familiarity with card issuing and acquiring is preferred.
• Knowledge of or strong interest in crypto regulation (e.g., MiCA, VFA Act, FATF Guidance on VASPs) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills; ability to clearly document and interpret testing results.
• Comfortable working with policies, procedures, and regulatory texts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of collaborating across teams, especially when testing controls or supporting the implementation of new procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow into broader compliance responsibilities through ongoing training.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working conditions.
• Competitive Salary
• Daily Lunch allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Gym allowance - available after probation period
• Birthday/anniversary gifts
• Training and development opportunities - available after probation period