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Head Of Compliance

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Greater London

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Compliance to navigate the regulatory landscape for financial services. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while fostering a customer-first mindset. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in compliance within a technology-focused environment and will thrive in a collaborative setting. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change and contribute to a culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas. Join a company that prioritizes employee well-being and offers a flexible work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Financial assistance for home office setup
Flexible work environment
Access to wellness programs
Various leave options
Learning and development opportunities
Discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in financial services compliance.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure legal compliance for financial services operations.
  • Develop and maintain compliance programs and policies.
  • Conduct risk assessments and internal audits.

Skills

Legal advice on compliance matters
Compliance programs and policies development
Regulatory changes monitoring
Risk assessments and mitigation strategies
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Liaising with regulatory authorities
Conducting internal audits
Training employees on compliance
Contract drafting and negotiation
Industry trends awareness

Education

Degree in Law or related field
Certification in Compliance

Job description

We’re MYOB, a business management platform designed to unleash the potential of businesses across Australia and New Zealand! As the #originalstartup, our roots are in finance and accounting software, but today we are so much more. We help our Aussie and Kiwi customers unleash their full potential, giving them the tools to Start, Survive and Succeed: all in the one place.

We’re always on the hunt for those who bring a different perspective, diversity of thought, and the drive to make our culture even better. Take your career to a new dimension at MYOB.

About the Team

Overflowing with expertise, Group Services keeps MYOB highly tuned and up and running. Made up of several specialised teams including commercial, finance, legal, and risk, these are the professionals who drive our business performance, while always ensuring we’ve dotted our I's and crossed our T's!

About the Role

The Head of Compliance is essential in navigating the complex regulatory landscape and ensuring legal compliance for our financial services operations. They will also align these efforts with MYOB's focus on delivering outstanding customer outcomes. This role seeks a skilled and experienced financial services compliance professional with a track record of ensuring compliance within a technology-focused environment.

Skills You’ll Need

  1. Provide legal advice on compliance matters related to banking services, payments, and governance.
  2. Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
  3. Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company's financial services operations.
  4. Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate compliance risks.
  5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, finance, and operations, to ensure compliance is integrated into all aspects of the business with a customer-first mindset.
  6. Liaise with regulatory authorities and lead regulatory inquiries and examinations.
  7. Conduct internal audits and investigations to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, while assessing business practices from a customer-focus lens.
  8. Provide training and support to employees on compliance-related matters.
  9. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to financial services and payments.
  10. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in financial services compliance.

Our values have stood the test of time. If you want to work and collaborate where opinions are valued, and your ideas can make a difference, come to a place where Your Work Matters.

Enjoy a flexible work environment with benefits like financial assistance to set up your home office, known as Flexperience, designed by you and your team!

Our partnership with Smiling Mind supports the wellbeing of our team members and customers.

Drive your own learning through conferences, in-house training, LinkedIn Learning, study assistance, and a strong focus on leadership development.

Benefit from various leave options, including up to four weeks of purchased leave, parental leave, domestic violence leave, transgender leave, volunteer leave, study leave, and more!

Join communities focused on ‘Wellness’, ‘Belonging’, and the ‘Planet’ where you can make a meaningful contribution.

Access discounts and vouchers from leading retailers and many other benefits.

We are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

MYOB is an equal opportunity employer and champions diversity. Don’t meet every requirement? Still apply! We value additions to our culture and believe that diversity enhances our workplace. If you’re excited about this role or MYOB, we’d love to hear from you!

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