Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager

• Supporting the Head of Regulatory Compliance in the day-to-day execution of the compliance roadmap
• Providing independent 2nd line ‘review and challenge’ to Equals business units, adopting the ‘advise, train and monitor’ second line model
• Taking ownership of specific items on the Compliance Roadmap/Strategy, ensuring completion of tasks in line with deadlines and escalating any risks of non-completion
• Providing high quality compliance advice to the business on all regulatory matters relevant to Equals businesses
• Supporting the ongoing development of compliance staff through reviewing documentation, proposals and other assets and providing quality feedback on these
• Supporting regulatory engagement in relevant markets where Equals has or is seeking to establish a presence
• Working closely with the other Group Risk and Compliance functions and senior management stakeholders
• Acting as a role model for more junior members of the compliance function
• Co-ordinating the Group’s initial responses to regulatory change matters, and supporting the head to allocate new items to team members
• Developing training material in relation to policies owned by Compliance
• Supporting the delivery of the compliance roadmap, taking ownership of specific activities
• Keeping up to date with regulatory change matters and supervisory themes
• Supporting the identification and management of risks of non-compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supporting, escalating and overseeing the identification and resolution of regulatory incidents as well as reporting relevant incidents to regulatory authorities
• Attending and provide reporting to relevant board/risk committees as required
• Promoting the adoption of a culture that prioritises good customer and regulatory outcomes in Risk and Compliance across the business
• Managing external advisors and assurance providers
• Embody at all times our values of Be the customer, Succeed together, Go beyond, Make it happen

• In-depth understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including the Payment Services 2017 (PSRs), Electronic Money Regulations (EMRs), AML/CTF requirements and GDPR
• Experience drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to promote the compliance agenda and foster a robust compliance culture across the business
• Familiarity with working in a 3LOD model
• Leadership skills to manage and inspire a team
• Meticulous attention to detail and organisational capabilities
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in regulatory compliance within financial services, preferably in the payment services sector
• Demonstrated track record in working with regulatory bodies such as the FCA, HMRC, NBB

Relevant certifications (e.g. ICA, CAMS or similar compliance certifications) an advantage

• A competitive salary benchmarked against a peer group
• 25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
• Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills - individual budgets towards the cost of learning & development
• Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers
• Meal Vouchers
• Eco Cheques
• Group Insurance
• Insurance cover (hospitalisation, work accident and business travel)
• Homeworking allowance
• Bike allowance
• We operate a hybrid working arrangement where possible
• Where possible we offer the opportunity to work flexibly and the opportunity to balance some remote working with time in the office collaborating, taking part in events and developing the social connections that make working with us rewarding