Senior Compliance Officer

antfinancial; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of digital innovation in global commerce! This role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic EMEA Compliance team, ensuring regulatory compliance within the fast-paced payments and financial services industry. You will work closely with legal and risk management teams, providing essential support and guidance to senior management. If you are a detail-oriented self-starter with a strong background in regulatory compliance and excellent communication skills, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. Embrace the challenge and drive responsible innovation with us!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of regulatory compliance experience in payments or financial services.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance on regulatory compliance risks to senior management.
• Engage with regulatory authorities and handle inquiries effectively.
• Conduct internal compliance training and monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Legal

Advanced Degree in Legal

Job description

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 4 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 a detail-oriented, hard-working, confident self-starter with strong interpersonal, management, and organizational skills, experienced in regulatory compliance in the payments or financial services industry, and with demonstrable ability to effectively and proactively engage and partner with the business in a fast-paced and engaging environment.

The person for this position will work closely with other stakeholders, including legal, risk management functions, AML professionals, business, and operations teams of World First and Ant International.

The position holder is the focal point within the World First business and other Ant International business units for the oversight of all activities relating to the management of regulatory compliance and providing support and guidance to the Board and senior management to ensure that the regulatory compliance risks are adequately managed.

What you'll do:

• Providing assurance to the senior management that regulatory compliance risks are managed effectively within the licensed entities in the UK;
• Providing pragmatic regulatory advice and support to all businesses and functions to support the development and growth of the e-money and payment activities;
• Formulating and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and group policies;
• Engaging and maintaining a strong relationship with regulatory authorities and handling all related enquiries (e.g., regulatory inspections);
• Identifying regulatory compliance risks, escalating potential regulatory and policy breaches and conduct issues to senior management;
• Conducting internal compliance training from time to time;
• Monitoring local regulatory and law changes and ensuring that all relevant parties and persons are advised and in full compliance with these requirements;
• Carrying out risk assessment 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 compliance, regulatory, or similar experience.
• Strong regulatory compliance experience and demonstrable skills in payments services compliance, regional regulatory management.
• Knowledgeable in fintech, payment systems, or similar legal and regulatory requirements in the UK.
• A lead with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple teams located in different jurisdictions and under strict deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills and sound judgement.
• Self-starter with a good attitude. Resourceful, adaptable, and flexible in a highly engaging, demanding, and rewarding environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Mandarin Chinese desirable but not a pre-requisite.
• Experience with e-commerce, payments, MSB, or financial services preferred.
• Bachelor or advanced degree in Legal, or equivalent work or compliance and legal experience preferred.