Senior Compliance Manager

Job Description

Senior Compliance Manager

Location: Remote (but with an office in London) Hybrid possible if

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