Senior Compliance Manager - EMEA lead

UK1 Finastra International Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working

Paid time off (voting, bereavement, &S

Job summary

Finastra in London is seeking a License Compliance lead to protect intellectual property, ensure licensing adherence, and minimize revenue leakage across EMEA. You will collaborate with sales, finance, legal and engineering, reporting to the Global Licensing Director.

The role focuses on end-to-end compliance management, negotiating resolutions, building strong relationships with EMEA sales teams, and forecasting compliance revenue while supporting customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
• Legal focus preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in a License Compliance role is essential.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of EMEA compliance efforts, including data collection and analysis of usage data and contract terms.
• Negotiate compliance resolutions to protect Finastra IP and deliver positive outcomes for customers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with EMEA sales teams across all business units.
• Forecast ongoing EMEA compliance revenue.
• Report to the Global Licensing Director, James Grant.

Skills

License compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Who are we? At Finastra, we are a global leader in financial services software, committed to broadening access to financial services and shaping the future of banking. Our solutions support over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, across more than 110 countries, powering mission‑critical capabilities in Universal Banking, Payments, and Lending.

What will you contribute?

Responsible for protecting the company’s intellectual property, ensuring customer adherence to licensing requirements, mitigating revenue leakage and promoting positive customer relationships. Collaboration with a variety of functions including sales, finance, legal and engineering teams. The role is located in London and will support the License Compliance function led by Darren Rice.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Overall responsibility for end-to-end management of EMEA compliance efforts including overseeing the collection and analysis of usage data, contract terms and other relevant information.
• Role will have a particular focus on negotiation of compliance resolutions to ensure protection of Finastra intellectual property along with positive outcomes for Finastra customers
• Responsibility for developing and maintaining strong relationships with the EMEA sales teams from all business units
• Responsibility for ongoing forecasting of EMEA compliance revenue.
• This person will report directly to James Grant, the Global Licensing Director

Required Experience

Undergraduate degree required, Advanced degree preferred, Legal focus preferred Demonstrable experience in a License Compliance role is essential

Benefits

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities.

Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.

Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*

Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.

Company Culture

We offer incredible career opportunities and your work in close collaboration with fantastic colleagues globally to develop and launch innovative software solutions for our customers.

There is a huge range of engaging projects where you can get stuck‑in and add value whilst taking advantage of our ongoing development opportunities to build and hone your skills in your chosen area.

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Additional Perks

Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives.

Commitment to Inclusion and Growth

At Finastra, we are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities.

We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well‑being programmes.

Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well‑being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives.

Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development.

Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected. We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem. This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work.