Senior Compliance Officer — Remote Fintech Risk & AML

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with generous

Generous paid time off and flexibles

Professional development opportunities

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Compliance Officer for a fully remote role with a rapidly expanding international fintech company. You will lead the design and execution of compliance programs, ensuring adherence to AML/KYC and data privacy standards across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to guide business units in complex regulatory matters while maintaining the highest standards of ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or related field within financial services or fintech.
• Deep knowledge of AML, KYC, GDPR, CCPA and international standards.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, investigative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on operations and compliance framework.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify breaches and weaknesses.
• Investigate compliance incidents and develop remediation plans.
• Provide expert advice and training on AML/KYC procedures.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and support examinations.
• Oversee development and execution of compliance programs across jurisdictions.
• Prepare regular compliance reports for management and board.
• Stay current with industry best practices and trends in compliance and risk management.
• Foster a strong compliance culture across the organization.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

AML/KYC expertise

Regulatory changes monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Master's degree or CAMS/CRCM certification preferred

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Compliance Officer for a fully remote role with a rapidly expanding international fintech company. You will lead the design and execution of compliance programs, ensuring adherence to AML/KYC and data privacy standards across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to guide business units in complex regulatory matters while maintaining the highest standards of ethical