Senior Regulatory Compliance Executive
OpenPayd · London · hybrid
Who are we?
At OpenPayd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails-agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stablecoins — at scale, and in real time.
The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services – all via a single API.
A global network of licences alongside our best-in-class tech is why we're trusted by 1200+ enterprise clients to process over $300 bn volume annually.
How will you add value to the OpenPayd journey?:
- Contributing to the development and delivery of the Annual Compliance Monitoring Programme, completing assigned reviews to the approved scope, methodology and timelines
- Conducting risk-based compliance monitoring and testing against applicable laws, regulations, regulatory expectations, policies and procedures
- Assessing the design and operating effectiveness of systems, processes and controls, and documenting the evidence reviewed, findings identified and conclusions reached
- Preparing clear compliance monitoring reports and tracking remedial actions to completion, escalating overdue or insufficiently addressed matters when appropriate
- Monitoring developments in UK legislation, regulation, regulatory guidance and industry standards, assessing their impact and completing regulatory gap analyses
- Supporting engagement with UK regulatory authorities, including coordinating communications, information requests and meetings
- Preparing regulatory reports, returns, notifications and other submissions in line with established review and approval processes
- Maintaining the UK regulatory reporting calendar and supporting records, while obtaining, reviewing and validating information from internal stakeholders
- Partnering with Legal, the Global Compliance Team and relevant business functions to develop and update policies, procedures and guidance
- Providing practical, risk-based compliance advice on new initiatives, products, services and processes
- Delivering compliance training, communicating regulatory expectations and supporting audits, assessments and regulatory reviews
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date compliance records, analyses, implementation trackers, reports and supporting evidence
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- You have a bachelor's degree in law, finance, business or a related field; a law degree is preferred
- You have at least four years' experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within financial services
- You understand the UK financial services regulatory environment and how Banking as a Service technology and automation affect compliance
- You can analyse regulatory requirements and controls, identify issues and recommend practical solutions
- You communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including with senior management and external stakeholders
- You build effective working relationships and can influence colleagues across different functions
- You can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving environment
- You pay close attention to detail, understand commercial priorities and actively develop your fintech and regulatory knowledge
- You value inclusive teamwork and contribute positively to a team with varied backgrounds and experience
Our perks and benefits:
- Personal training budget - £3000
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership - £80 towards any gym
- Corporate discounts via PerkBox
- Travel loan
- Company Pension plan
- Health, Dental & Life Insurance
- Wednesday office breakfasts, office fruits and a full bar & regular team socials
- 25 days annual leave plus the Bank Holidays, extra day off for Birthday & Social Volunteering
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We are looking forward to receiving your CV.
OpenPayd Talent Team
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