Senior Compliance Specialist | London, UK | Hybrid

Randstad Financial & Professional; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to enhance their compliance program. This role, which offers a blend of office and remote work, involves ensuring adherence to FCA regulations and supporting compliance strategies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in compliance within the fintech or banking sector, a robust understanding of UK financial regulations, and a proactive approach to regulatory challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a rapidly evolving industry, with the potential for contract extension or permanent placement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in compliance or regulatory roles within fintech or banking.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and FCA expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support the compliance program focusing on FCA and PSRs requirements.
• Assist with initiatives like PSD2 and cross-border payments.

Skills

Compliance

Regulatory Affairs

Legal Knowledge

UK Financial Regulations

FCA Expectations

Education

Certified Compliance Professional (ICA, CAMS, CRCM)

Job description

We are partnering with a multinational fintech company in the search for a Senior Compliance Specialist. This is a 12 month temporary role with scope for extension and to go permanent, based in London and offering hybrid working (3 days per week in the office), looking to pay up to £350 per day PAYE for the right candidate.

As a Senior Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the compliance program with focus on requirements under FCA and PSRs, supporting with the compliance structure and strategy in accordance with regulatory requirements, and assist with initiatives such as PSD2 and cross border payments.

The right candidate will have:

1. At least 5 years experience in compliance, regulatory affairs or legal roles within fintech, payments or banking.
2. Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations (FCA Handbook and PSD2).
3. Experience dealing with FCA expectations for compliance.
4. Certified compliance professional (ICA, CAMS, CRCM) is desirable.