Company Description We’re Checkout.com - you might not know our name, but we’re behind many of the digital experiences people use every day. When you book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription or check out online with brands like Spotify, Klarna, Uber Eats, TikTok, Sony, or eBay, there’s a good chance our technology powers the payment behind the scenes. At Checkout.com, we’re building where the world checks out - enabling over ten billion transactions every year for more than one billion shoppers globally. Our platform helps the world’s most ambitious businesses deliver seamless digital experiences at scale. We’re also building a company designed for people who want to do career-defining work. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and a focus on impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech and we’re just getting started. About the role Sitting in the Compliance Pillar, we have a unique opportunity for a hands-on Senior Director to lead all aspects of our Financial Crime Controls Operations globally. The Senior Director will own the FCC and Strategy while leading a passionate team of Subject Matter Experts across Transaction Monitoring, sanctions and wider AML. As we continue to scale in new regions and develop our product landscape in B2B payments, this role is at the front and centre of Financial Crime Compliance at Checkout. What you'll be doing: Own checkouts ongoing relationship with our third party outsource provider in support of operational processes Oversee supporting capabilities for Transaction Monitoring and Screening processes, including development and implementation of models involving tuning, calibration, segmentation and optimisation Manage the ongoing support to the business in relation to AML and Sanctions issues, working in partnership with local MLROs to provide advice to stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulation 4th July 2023 Partner with our Compliance Product team teams to ensure effective and efficient operations with clearly defined roles and responsibilities Identify KRIs, critical metrics, and other indicators to evaluate the activity, performance, and efficiency of FCC processes Support compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and participating in the drafting and improvement of procedures Work with internal partners to support new product launches and expansion plans What we're looking for: Familiarity in implementing, testing, or evaluating the performance of financial crime and compliance systems Consistent record of strong quantitative testing and statistical analysis techniques as it pertains to BSA/AML models, including name similarity matching, classification accuracy testing, unsupervised/supervised machine learning, neural networks, fuzzy logic matching, decision trees, etc Experience talking to banking regulators and enforcement staff Thorough understanding of an effective financial crimes risk management framework Demonstrated ability to run multiple projects simultaneously Validated managerial skills vital to successfully administer core support and critical regulatory relationship function within a diverse organization and effectively coordinate between multiple businesses and support units The ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, including bank staff, management, directors, and prudential regulators Ability to work autonomously and prioritise your own work Experience of leading the NY DFS Part 504 Final Rule Enjoy working with other business functions and making sure you're heard Enthusiastic about collaborating in the development of cutting edge AI tools and technology (e.g. deep learning, CNN etc) Familiar with control environments and their challenges Additional Information Bring all of you to work We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one. Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands. We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here. It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. Life at Checkout.com We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us. 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