Operations Compliance Manager

Bottomline Technologies; Theale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business payments firm in Theale seeks an Operations Compliance Manager to oversee compliance with regulations and obligations related to SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA, and Pay.UK. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in global compliance within the payments sector and strong technical knowledge of relevant obligations. This role is key in driving compliance initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in global compliance for payments and banking sector.
• Technical knowledge of SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK obligations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the compliance framework.
• Monitor compliance with SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK obligations.
• Provide counsel and training to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance framework management

Regulatory monitoring

Risk assessment

Internal control effectiveness assessment

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid? Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management, with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If you're dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!

Role

The Operations Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the group’s compliance with SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK obligations. As a subject matter expert on the group’s compliance requirements in this area, you will work with team members across the group to drive compliance initiatives, best practice standards, and audits. The Operations Compliance Manager will play a key role in advising on strategic approach, contractual requirements, auditing processes, and supporting cross-functional teams in maintaining regulatory compliance.

What you’ll contribute

• Develop, implement, and manage the organization’s compliance framework for SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK obligations.
• Monitor compliance with applicable SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK obligations, regulations, and industry standards from a legal perspective.
• Understand contractual and regulatory requirements to FCA, BACS, SWIFT, FINMA and Pay.UK and perform risk assessments to identify and prioritise key business risks.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls by reviewing processes, documentation, and procedures to ensure accuracy and adherence to requirements.
• Provide counsel and training to internal stakeholders on SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK obligations, policies, and best practices.
• Establish and enforce legal policies and procedures for alignment with SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK requirements.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK in relation to regulatory issues.
• Lead incident response efforts related to breaches, including investigation, reporting, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with legal, product, technical, cybersecurity, and business teams to ensure a compliant approach in all operations and initiatives.
• Monitor emerging trends and legislative developments to anticipate and address compliance risks.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
• Conduct horizon scanning of future compliance issues to proactively address regulatory changes.
• Provide updates to Audit Committee detailing audit findings, recommendations, and potential impact to the business.
• Track corrective actions implemented by Audit Committee to address audit findings and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Review relevant policies annually and update to ensure compliance with current legal and regulatory standards and best commercial practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience overseeing global compliance requirements specifically for the payments and banking sector.
• Appropriate technical knowledge with SWIFT, BACS, FINMA, FCA and Pay.UK obligations, industry standards, policies and audits.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome talent at all career stages and are dedicated to understanding and supporting additional needs. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and open environment for everyone.