Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst in London

www.cardandpaymentjobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services business in the UK is seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst to support compliance efforts and regulatory obligations. The role involves ensuring ongoing compliance, advising stakeholders, and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a compliance role and a strong understanding of relevant financial regulations. Strong communication skills are essential, and experience in fintech or related sectors is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Compliance role within regulated financial services.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a Second Line compliance function.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Compliance or similar role within regulated financial services.
• Demonstrable experience operating within a Second Line compliance function.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence managing and advising a range of internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Provide regulatory advice to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend actions.
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and regulators.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the enterprise risk management framework
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend proportionate, practical actions
• Oversee and perform compliance monitoring and testing activities
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and, where required, regulators
• Work collaboratively with other teams to promote a strong culture of compliance
• Support ad-hoc compliance and regulatory projects as required

Skills

Knowledge of financial services regulations

Experience with MLRs, GDPR, EMRs, PSRs

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Second Line

Policy development

Regulatory reporting

Education

Relevant qualification (e.g. ICA, ACAMS or similar)

Job description

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Job Scope

You’ll be joining a specialist financial services business in the payments and e-money space, supporting global customers through a range of regulated products. Sitting firmly in the Second Line of Defence, you’ll work closely with senior compliance leadership and play a key role in ensuring the business meets its regulatory obligations while continuing to scale.

This is a hands-on regulatory compliance role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders, regulatory change, and risk management activity.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst, you will:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of compliance policies and procedures
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to internal stakeholders across the business
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organisation
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the enterprise risk management framework
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend proportionate, practical actions
• Oversee and perform compliance monitoring and testing activities
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and, where required, regulators
• Work collaboratively with other teams to promote a strong culture of compliance
• Support ad-hoc compliance and regulatory projects as required

What you’ll bring to the role :

• Strong knowledge of relevant financial services regulations and industry standards
• Practical experience with MLRs, GDPR, EMRs and PSRs
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Compliance or similar role within regulated financial services
• Demonstrable experience operating within a Second Line compliance function
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence managing and advising a range of internal stakeholders

Nice to have

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• A relevant qualification (e.g. ICA, ACAMS or similar)
• Experience within fintech, e-money, prepaid, payments or challenger banking
• Exposure to electronic wallets, payments, or BIN Sponsorship programmes
• Familiarity with card schemes such as Mastercard, Visa and/or Diners Club
• Any experience or awareness of crypto-related regulatory frameworks