Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (Payments)

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What this job can offer you

The Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs for Payments is responsible for overseeing and managing compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., AML/CTF policies, Sanctions), industry standards, and internal policies specific to the payments industry. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance programs, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations, and mitigating risk within the payments ecosystem. The Director will also liaise with regulatory bodies and lead efforts to align company practices with evolving payment regulations.

What you bring

• Strong and vast experience in Compliance, Financial Crime, Regulation, and Fraud.
• Proven ability to lead a department and manage a team.
• Relevant qualifications in compliance, such as ICA or equivalent certification.
• Extensive knowledge of international compliance standards, regulatory requirements, and fraud prevention strategies. Particular focus in European Union and UK payments regulation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote or hybrid work environment
• Experience working with European regulators strongly preferred
• Writes and speaks fluent English
• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures that align with international regulatory requirements.
• Lead the compliance and regulatory functions for the organization's entities, ensuring adherence to global standards …