Senior Compliance Manager
Location: Remote (but with an office in London) Hybrid possible if preferred
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000
Contract: Permanent
About my client:
An authorised e-money institution operating in a dynamic, international environment. Our business supports clients across a range of sectors, including higher-risk industries. We pride ourselves on embedding compliance at the heart of our operations and maintaining the highest regulatory standards across a complex global client base.
As our organisation continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to play a key role in our compliance function and support our MLRO/CCO in ensuring the business meets its regulatory obligations.
Role Overview
The Senior Compliance Manager will be a key member of our compliance team, taking ownership of day-to-day compliance oversight and helping to shape the future of our compliance programme. This role will grow into a Board-facing Head of Compliance position, reporting directly to the CCO/COO.
You will be responsible for performing detailed risk assessments, implementing monitoring frameworks, and ensuring effective management of country risk, PEP, and sanctions exposure. This role requires a highly capable communicator who can engage with senior stakeholders and handle sensitive internal matters with discretion.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead risk assessments for client onboarding across high-risk sectors
* Conduct periodic reviews of existing client relationships
* Develop and maintain compliance monitoring programmes (structures, channels, controls)
* Oversee country risk management processes and escalate emerging risks
* Manage and enhance PEP and sanctions screening frameworks
* Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and industry best practices
* Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external advisers (e.g. regulatory consultants, auditors)
* Prepare reports and updates for senior management and the Board
Desired Profile
Experience
* Strong background in the payments industry (e-money, PSPs, fintechs)
* Exposure to high-risk sectors (gaming, CFDs, high-value cross-border payments)
* Familiarity with international compliance requirements and complex organisational structures
* Experience using compliance platforms such as WebShield, Global Data, and Vixio
Key Skills
* Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
* Ability to handle sensitive internal optics with professionalism and discretion
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, regulated environment
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and educate colleagues at all levels
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (£80,000 – £100,000)
* Remote working set up (office in London if you like to go in)
* 25 days annual leave
* 9% employer pension contribution
* Critical illness cover
* Wellbeing allowance (£50 per month)
* Cycle-to-work scheme