Senior Compliance Consultant (Payments)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compliance Consultant to join their dynamic Payments Practice in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide specialist regulatory advice and manage client relationships within the fast-paced payments sector. You will be instrumental in delivering compliance frameworks, conducting technical research, and driving business development initiatives. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position promises to enhance your career while contributing to the growth of the Payment Practice. Join a team that values diversity and innovation!

Benefits

Diversity and equal opportunity employment

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in payment services or e-money compliance.
• Deep understanding of FCA regulations and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and provide regulatory compliance advice.
• Expand payments and e-money revenue through new offerings.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Technical Research

Business Development

FCA Regulations Knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Senior Compliance Consultant (Payments), London

Client: Ocorian

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 65af48395e1c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

Purpose of the Job

Providing specialist advice to clients on detailed regulatory requirements and delivering complex regulatory implementation projects. To maximise our presence within the industry to secure new clients and business opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

You will be an integral part of the Payments Practice whose clients range from UK based SPIs to international EMIs and FMIs providing innovative fintech solutions. The role will be varied and challenging, enabling you to see the payments industry from a unique perspective as part of a flexible consulting team. Your core responsibilities will include client delivery, servicing, and business development, involving regulatory advice, technical research, producing materials, and supporting RegTech solutions.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Payment Practice and gain exposure to other sectors through cross-practice initiatives.

Client delivery and servicing

• Manage a portfolio of client relationships, providing high-quality advice on regulatory compliance, including designing compliance frameworks, reviews, monitoring, training, assisting with authorisations, and drafting policies.
• Maintain a client-centric approach to retain business, understand clients’ needs, and identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Act as the main contact for clients, handling queries, managing expectations, and collaborating with global teams.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and advise clients accordingly.
• Manage projects with multiple workstreams, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.

Business development

• Expand payments and e-money revenue through support, projects, and new offerings.
• Build relationships with clients, trade bodies, and regulators.
• Seek new clients and leverage existing relationships for upselling and cross-selling.
• Prepare and present proposals to prospective clients.
• Represent the firm at industry events and promote the brand.
• Participate in internal events, training, and marketing activities.

Qualifications and Experience

You should be highly motivated, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Essential qualifications include:

• A degree and 3-5 years’ relevant experience in payment services and/or e-money compliance, gained at a PSP, EMI, regulator, or professional services firm.
• Deep understanding of FCA regulations and expectations for the payments sector, with strong technical knowledge and experience advising payment and e-money firms.
• Knowledge of PSRs, EMRs, PSD2, FCA Handbook, FCA Approach Document, and relevant FCA and EBA guidelines.
• Experience managing client relationships and projects, with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of non-UK and non-EU payment regulations is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

Additional Information

Our core values include being client-centric, ambitious, agile, collaborative, and ethical. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Please inform us if you need accommodations during the application process. Contact: [email protected]