Lead, Electronic Money Accounting Job at Shopify

Job Description

Shopify is building a Money Movement Platform that spans multiple licensed entities across the US, UK, and EU. This role is based in the UK. We need someone to sit inside the Global Accounting Compliance & Reporting team and own the day-to-day compliance obligations that come with holding money transfer licenses, while supporting the broader global compliance program.

Job Responsibility

Own the regulatory reporting cycle across Shopify's licensed entities — prepare and file periodic returns accurately and on time as our licensing footprint grows
Monitor regulatory requirements as Shopify's money movement licensing expands into UK and EU markets
Support the AML compliance program, including transaction monitoring controls, record keeping, and internal control documentation
Partner with Legal and product teams on licensing obligations as new jurisdictions are added
Track regulatory developments and flag changes affecting licensed entities
Support international statutory audits and compilations across Shopify's global entity portfolio
Coordinate with external auditors on audit requests, workpapers, and filings
Contribute to subsidiary reviews and variance analysis
Support intercompany reconciliation and close processes as needed
Act as the designated safeguarding person for Shopify EMI UK Ltd. under CASS 15
Review daily safeguarding reconciliation output and attest to its accuracy
Maintain the safeguarding resolution pack and file monthly FCA returns
Manage the annual safeguarding audit and monitor bank-partner eligibility

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
Experience inside an FCA-regulated payment institution or money services business in a compliance or finance function
Proven ability to manage regulatory filing obligations across multiple jurisdictions and entity types in a regulated environment

Nice to have

Hands-on exposure to regulatory filing obligations, MSB Call Reports, FCA returns, or equivalent
Direct experience with NMLS MSB Call Report preparation and filing
Familiarity with FCA supervisory relationships and examination preparation
Prior safeguarding function experience at an EMI or payment institution, including under CASS 15
Experience with multi-entity international accounting programs
Demonstrated fluency with AI tooling in a finance and/or operations context

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