FinOps Safeguarding Manager in Cambridge

www.cardandpaymentjobs.com; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Cambridge is seeking a Safeguarding Manager to lead the management of customer funds and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. This pivotal role offers visibility at a senior level, ownership of safeguarding practices, and an opportunity to drive best-in-class frameworks. Ideal candidates have experience in fintech, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in fintech or payments, with a deep understanding of safeguarding customer funds.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as EMIs, PIs, CASS, PSRs, and EMRs.
• Strong understanding of treasury operations—reconciliations, cash management, FX, and related controls.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to ensure full regulatory adherence.
• Monitor and report on safeguarding arrangements.
• Lead projects to develop and strengthen safeguarding controls.

Skills

Experience in fintech or payments

Understanding of safeguarding customer funds

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Overview

FinOps Safeguarding Manager – Cambridge (Permanent, Immediate Start)

Are you ready to take the lead in safeguarding customer funds at the cutting edge of fintech innovation? We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic, detail-driven, and forward-thinking Safeguarding Manager to join this fast growth payment organisation during a thrilling phase of growth. This is your chance to make a tangible impact, driving best-in-class safeguarding frameworks across multiple regulated entities while shaping the future of financial operations.

Here, you’ll have real ownership, visibility at a senior level, and the opportunity to shape safeguarding practices from the ground up.

If you’re looking for a career-defining role where your expertise drives impact and your voice is truly heard, this is where you belong

Responsibilities

What You\'ll Do

• Partner with internal teams to ensure full regulatory adherence, implementing enhancements to prevent and remediate breaches
• Monitor and report on safeguarding arrangements, escalating issues, and providing management updates
• Collaborate with compliance teams, audit firms, and regulators to evidence safeguarding compliance
• Lead projects to develop and strengthen safeguarding controls and processes across treasury operations
• Craft and document robust policies and procedures that underpin the safeguarding framework
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure practices adapt
• Investigate safeguarding concerns, initiate corrective actions, and drive continuous improvements
• Play a key role in global expansion and future treasury initiatives

Qualifications

What You\'ll Need

• Experience in fintech or payments, with a deep understanding of safeguarding customer funds
• Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as EMIs, PIs, CASS, PSRs, and EMRs
• Strong understanding of treasury operations—reconciliations, cash management, FX, and related controls
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence in working with senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators
• Experience implementing new processes and driving change in fast-paced environments
• Meticulous attention to detail, proactive mindset, and a passion for problem-solving
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with high-volume transactions and large datasets