Compliance officer

• University degree in Law or Finance or other relevant fields
• 5 years of experience in a regulatory compliance role in financial services industry
• Knowledge of open banking, PSD2 and emerging new payment methods
• Interest/experience in a similar role in a multi-cultural, global business environment
• Research experience involving cross-border regulatory requirements or other multi-jurisdictional obligations
• Project management skills (change management) a strong plus
• Power of persuasion – Strong stakeholder management skills (internal & external)
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage competing priorities
• Problem-solving ability, Critical thinking
• Consistency, attention to details, accuracy
• Both a team player and able to work independently
• Reliable and flexible, willing to go the extra mile to get a job done, highly motivated
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ICA Compliance certification would be an advantage
• Ability to travel abroad from time to time for training, educational and workshop purposes

• Embedding compliance with laws, regulations, business principles, rules of conduct, customer agreements and established good business practices in every aspect of the organization (e.g. governance, strategy, people, processes, policies, culture, communication)
• Establishing and maintaining effective compliance risk management and control systems, including monitoring and reporting
• Design and implement regulatory and compliance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, specifically in information security, GDPR and PSD2
• Providing timely advice to the organization on relevant changes in the regulatory environment
• Embedding and promoting integrity within the organization and its employees
• Stay abreast of applicable regulatory and industry standards and requirements through legal research and assessment of relevant notices and updates
• Keep the acceptance policies and relevant procedures up-to-date regarding the regulatory other requirements
• Provide guidance to the business when it seeks to expand into new industries and markets to have expert understanding of industry compliance obligations (regulatory and industry compliance).
• To embed a strong compliance culture within the company, to include maintaining a company-wide training and awareness program for compliance issues
• Perform risk assessments on the compliance and reputational risks
• Manage the relationships with regulators and relevant external bodies
• Advise the company of possible systemic and procedural improvements to mitigate risks inherent in compliance with applicable requirements and standards
• Support ongoing monitoring of implemented mitigating controls and waivers requested for merchant boarding
• Reporting to executive management regarding implementation and assurance of the compliance with the regulatory requirements

• Friendly team of high level professionals
• Positive atmosphere, that support and motivates
• Complex tasks and challenges
• Combined schedule option
• 5 extra vocation days
• Free parking.