Regulatory Compliance Manager

Ebury; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech firm in Greater London is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead regulatory initiatives and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment. The role involves managing a team of Compliance Analysts, providing advisory on complex business queries, and creating compliance training programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in regulatory compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Dedicated mentorship

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of regulations applicable to Electronic Money and Payment Services.
• Proven background in regulatory compliance, monitoring, or assurance.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive regulatory initiatives and ensure compliance in fast-paced environment.
• Design and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Provide day-to-day management and mentorship to Compliance Analysts.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication

Agility

Autonomy

Job description

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward‑thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross‑border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high‑growth industry.

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Department: Regulatory Compliance

Reports to: Group Compliance Director

Office: Ebury London Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

Role Purpose

The Regulatory Compliance Manager is a key leadership role within the second line of defense (2LoD). Reporting directly to the Group Compliance Director, you will drive regulatory initiatives and ensure the organization remains compliant within a fast‑paced, agile environment. You will balance technical advisory, policy development, and the oversight of a robust global monitoring framework while managing a team of Compliance Analysts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Advisory & Policy Development

• Provide expert advice on complex business queries including licensing, product compliance, and conduct risk within current operations.
• Lead second‑line advisory for Client Asset Protection and Safeguarding to ensure the security of client funds.
• Drive drafting, reviewing, and development of regulatory policies and ensure the implementation of internal controls based on applicable local and international regulations.
• Manage compliance advisory for internal controls, including Complaints, Breaches, Conflicts of Interest, and Personal Account Dealing (PAD).
• Perform compliance scanning across all active jurisdictions to ensure internal standards remain aligned with evolving legal requirements.

2. Monitoring, Assurance & Reporting

• Design and maintain the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP), including risk‑based specifications, sample sizes, frequencies, and testing scorecards.
• Oversee regulatory and transaction reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.
• Responsible for ongoing horizon scanning and developing Gap Analysis for new and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, managing the implementation and closure of their recommendations.
• Produce high‑quality Management Information (MI) and data analysis for relevant committees and the Group Compliance Director.

3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Provide day‑to‑day management, mentorship, and performance oversight for a team of Senior Compliance Analysts.
• Create and deliver regulatory training programmes to various business units to foster a global culture of compliance.
• Act as a key partner to local and group compliance functions and wider business stakeholders, demonstrating expert stakeholder management skills.

Key Requirements

Technical Expertise

Regulatory Knowledge: Expert understanding of regulations applicable to Electronic Money, Payment Services, and Investment Firms (including Conduct of Business, Market Abuse, and Transaction Reporting frameworks).

Prudential Awareness: Knowledge and understanding of regulatory capital and prudential requirements is considered an advantage.

Compliance Proficiency: Deep experience in record keeping, log keeping, and maintaining robust audit trails.

Analytical Skills: Expert ability to read, interpret, and provide detailed analysis of complex legislation and regulatory papers across various jurisdictions.

Core Attributes

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is essential.

Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment, managing tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.

Autonomy: Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of tasks while maintaining strong interpersonal links with the global team.

Experience: Proven background in regulatory compliance, monitoring, or assurance within a regulated financial services firm (FinTech or Payments preferred).

Why Ebury?

• Competitive starting salary with an annual discretionary bonus that rewards performance from day one.
• Dedicated mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting‑edge technology: Leverage state‑of‑the‑art tailor‑made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, accelerated career progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynam­ic and supportive culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritised.
• Generous benefits package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, typically including health care and social benefits.
• Central office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ today and discover your potential at Ebury!

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.