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Senior Compliance Specialist

LMA Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Part Time

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  • This role focuses on supporting the company's compliance programme with an emphasis on UK financial regulatory frameworks such as FCA and PSRs.
  • Candidates are expected to have over 5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or legal roles within fintech, payments, or banking.
  • Key responsibilities include developing compliance strategies, collaborating with various teams, and managing compliance elements related to FCA focus areas.
  • The position requires strong knowledge of UK financial regulation and expertise in compliance frameworks and risk management.
  • A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification is necessary, with a certified compliance qualification being highly desirable.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the company's overall compliance programme, with a strong emphasis on UK financial regulatory frameworks, including the FCA and Payment Services Regulations (PSRs).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and execution of the company's compliance structure and strategy.
  • Collaborate with teams across Legal, Risk, Security & Technology, Operational Resilience, and the wider business to identify and mitigate key compliance risks.
  • Provide expert compliance advice for the launch of new regulated financial products.
  • Manage compliance elements of key FCA focus areas, including regulatory adherence, governance, monitoring, and policy management.
  • Contribute to the compliant expansion of international operations across the EMEA region.
  • Assist in evaluating and responding to major EU regulatory developments such as PSD2, GDPR, RTS, EMD, SEPA, and cross-border payments.
  • Promote a positive, proactive compliance culture across the organisation.

Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years' experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or legal roles within fintech, payments, or banking.
  • Strong knowledge of UK financial regulation, particularly the FCA Handbook and PSD2.
  • Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and understanding their expectations around compliance governance, culture, and audits.
  • Expertise in building and managing compliance frameworks and assurance programmes.
  • Skilled in risk management and policy development aligned with regulatory best practice.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory and business environment.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Certified compliance qualification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, CRCM) is highly desirable.

Ready for your next challenge?If you're a compliance professional with a strong grasp of financial services regulation and a collaborative mindset, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking global organisation driving innovation with integrity.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.