Compliance Manager - Fintech
Compliance Manager - Fintech
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Job Description
Our client is a fastpaced fintech company and they are seeking motivated candidates for an exciting new opportunity. The ideal candidate will be available to start relatively quickly with the option to begin on a fractional basis before transitioning to fulltime.
Our client is seeking an expert in financial crime with experience in the fintech industry in Europe and the UK. The ideal candidate will have a broad and detailed understanding of the European regulatory landscape particularly in onboarding transaction monitoring and investigations.
The position is based within the global compliance function in Tallinn Estonia and requires regular attendance at the central Tallinn office. The successful candidate will have proven people management experience including training coaching and team development and will oversee quality reviews performance management and workflow automation initiatives. This role involves leading a team of over 20 financial crime analysts.
To streamline the shortlisting and selection process we require candidates to provide their expected annual compensation figures and availability when applying. Please note that applications without this information will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the customer onboarding process including KYC due diligence risk assessment and investigations.
- Manage screening programs for Sanctions PEP and Adverse Media.
- Monitor payment transactions (Card Bank etc.) for fraud AML and terrorist financing risks.
- Continuously review and improve processes workflows and team efficiencies.
- Support the MLRO in preparing and presenting data for internal and external reporting.
- Develop and deliver training programs for new and existing team members.
- Lead the teams performance development and operational effectiveness.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in KYC/AML within a leadership role ideally in the fintech sector.
- Proven success in people management including coaching and developing teams.
- Strong knowledge of payments risks and relevant UK/EU regulations (4/5MLD JMLSG FCA Handbook SYSC).
- Expertise in interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements in the electronic money and payments industry.
- Extensive experience in developing and managing compliance monitoring programs.
- Indepth understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing regulations in Europe and the UK.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
- A proactive selfmotivated approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
Employment Type
Full Time
