Global Finance Operations Senior Officer

Association of Charitable Foundations; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

3% employer pension contribution

Job summary

The Social Change Nest is seeking a Global Finance Operations Senior Officer to oversee international payments across our grantmaking network. You will run bi-weekly payment cycles, reconcile foreign currency accounts and perform AML/KYC checks, while supporting groups in higher-risk contexts with diligence and care.

You’ll collaborate with the Financial Controller and cross-functional teams to strengthen our international financial operations, including exploring new payment methods such as

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or QBE in financial control.
• Experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance.
• Proven international payments and multi-currency handling.
• Experience with AML/KYC and Counter‑Terrorism Financing regs.
• Familiarity with Wise, XE or SWIFT.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute international payments, including regular runs.
• Monitor exchange rates and advise on currency decisions.
• Provide financial support to international clients and groups.
• Reconcile international payment platforms and FX accounts.
• Support improvements to payment processes and controls.
• Conduct due diligence and AML/KYC compliance checks.
• Maintain records and assist audit preparation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Delivery and Governance teams.

Skills

Multi-currency payments

KYC/AML compliance

Stakeholder management

Payment processing

Education

Part-qualified accountant or QBE

Tools

Wise

XE

SWIFT

Job description

Global Finance Operations Senior Officer

The Social Change Nest

Summary

The Social Change Nest is hiring a Global Finance Operations Senior Officer to manage international payments across our global grantmaking. We’re a Fiscal Host for 700+ grassroots groups and have helped them secure £50M+ since 2020. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll run bi-weekly international payment runs, reconcile foreign currency accounts, carry out due diligence and AML, KYC and CTF checks, and support groups in high-risk contexts with care. You’ll also help pilot new solutions, including cryptocurrency payments. You’re part-qualified or qualified by experience, with a track record in multi-currency payments and knowledge of KYC/AML and Counter‑Terrorism Financing rules. Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese is a bonus. £36,500–£40,000, full-time, 18-month contract. Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK. No visa sponsorship. Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday the 8th of November.

Application Deadline

11/8/2026

Job Description

At The Social Change Nest, we’re radically transforming the funding landscape to strengthen civil society. We remove financial and administrative barriers for communities, grassroots groups, and informal movements, enabling them to access funding and focus on their core mission. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services to support social action with confidence and transparency.

Your Role

• Manage and execute international payments, including regular payment runs and resolving delays or failures.
• Monitor exchange rates and advise colleagues and clients on currency decisions and financial risks.
• Provide day-to-day financial support to international clients and grassroots groups, resolving queries and maintaining strong relationships.
• Reconcile international payment platforms and foreign currency accounts, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Support improvements to financial systems, payment processes and controls, including alternative payment solutions.
• Conduct financial due diligence and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to AML, KYC and Counter‑Terrorism Financing regulations.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and support audit preparation.

Collaborate with Finance, Delivery and Governance teams to strengthen international financial operations and support colleagues with new processes.

What You’ll Need

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience (QBE) in a relevant financial control environment.
• Experience in finance, grantmaking or compliance within humanitarian, nonprofit or philanthropic organisations.
• Proven experience managing international payments, multi-currency transactions, foreign exchange risks and ledger reconciliations.
• Experience navigating complex international banking regulations, including payments to high-risk jurisdictions and grassroots networks.
• Knowledge of financial due diligence, risk management, AML/KYC regulations, Counter‑Terrorism Financing and UK charity and banking regulations.
• Familiarity with international payment platforms and banking systems such as Wise, XE and SWIFT.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and a collaborative, culturally sensitive approach.

CLOSING DATE

Sunday 8th November 2026 at 23:59

Location

London

Working from

Hybrid

Remuneration

• £36,500 - £40,000 p/a (Level 2B-3A)
• 28 days plus bank holidays (including 3 days between Christmas and New Years).
• We offer a 3% employer pension contribution