Senior Compliance Officer

WorldFirst; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital financial services is seeking a Compliance Manager based in London. The ideal candidate will lead regulatory compliance efforts for WorldFirst, ensuring alignment with UK laws, and managing risks effectively. This role offers an opportunity to drive innovation while enhancing compliance strategies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in compliance or regulation.
• Strong experience in payments services compliance.
• Knowledge of UK legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing assurance to senior management about compliance risks.
• Formulating and reviewing policies for regulatory compliance.
• Conducting internal compliance training.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Payments services compliance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Law

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Description

Position at Ant Group

Introduction:

Ant International powers the future of global commerce with digital innovation for everyone and every business to thrive. In close collaboration with partners, we support merchants of all sizes worldwide to realize their growth aspirations through a comprehensive range of tech-driven digital payment and financial services solutions. Ant International strives to become the most trusted digital services connector to achieve sustainable growth of global commerce. With a focus on Travel, Trade, Technology, and Talent, Ant International is committed to enhancing the digital mindset and capacities of businesses worldwide. Through fostering collaborative efforts with partners, we are driving responsible innovation and increasing market accessibility for global SMEs. We do so across our four key businesses: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and ANEXT Bank.

Based in London, this individual will be part of a growing and dynamic EMEA Compliance team supporting World First/Ant International business. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, hardworking, a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal, management, and organizational skills, experienced in regulatory compliance within the payments or financial services industry, and capable of effectively engaging and partnering with the business in a fast-paced environment.

The person in this position will work closely with stakeholders, including legal, risk management, AML professionals, and business and operations teams of World First and Ant International. They will serve as the focal point for oversight of regulatory compliance activities and provide support and guidance to senior management to manage compliance risks effectively.

What you’ll do:

• Providing assurance to senior management that regulatory compliance risks are managed effectively within the UK licensed entities;
• Offering pragmatic regulatory advice and support to all business units to develop and grow e-money and payment activities;
• Formulating and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and group policies;
• Engaging with regulatory authorities and handling related inquiries, including inspections;
• Identifying compliance risks, escalating potential breaches and conduct issues to senior management;
• Conducting internal compliance training periodically;
• Monitoring changes in local regulations and ensuring all relevant parties are informed and compliant;
• Carrying out risk assessments on products and services offered in the UK market;
• Supporting key regulatory projects of the EMEA Compliance team.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in compliance, regulation, or similar fields;
• Strong experience and skills in payments services compliance and regional regulatory management;
• Knowledge of fintech, payment systems, or similar legal and regulatory requirements in the UK;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple jurisdictions under strict deadlines;
• Excellent project management skills and sound judgment;
• A self-starter with a positive attitude, resourceful, adaptable, and flexible in a demanding environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus;
• Experience with e-commerce, payments, MSB, or financial services preferred;
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Law or equivalent legal or compliance experience preferred.