Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the worlds largest payments platform for virtual cards. Weve engineered connectivity to over 90 of the worlds best commercial card partners, over 400 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. At Conferma, our continued success lies in ensuring our policies, procedures and regulations comply with the highest industry standards and meet our customers' needs and expectations. We're seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Lead to drive our enterprise approach to compliance, data protection, operational resilience, and risk management. This role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Enterprise frameworks, policies, and training to ensure compliance with evolving UK, EU and global regulatory requirements. As a senior risk and compliance leader, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, collaborating across all Conferma teams, to embed practical, risk-based controls that support growth and innovation while protecting Conferma and our clients. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance are essential. This role will work alongside the information security GRC function as well as risk owners across the business. You'll be responsible for: Own and maintain the Enterprise Risk Universe and enterprise risk register. Lead the development and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Resilience, and Data Protection frameworks. Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and global privacy, security, and regulatory requirements. Provide expert guidance on risk, compliance, regulatory change, AI governance, and third-party risk. Identify, assess, and monitor strategic and operational risks across the business. Provide second-line oversight of cyber, AI, vendor, and emerging risks. Produce high-quality risk reporting and insights for senior leadership. Build strong stakeholder relationships to embed risk ownership and accountability. Design and deliver risk and compliance training, promoting a positive risk culture. Drive continuous improvement across risk, governance, and compliance practices. Experience in risk, compliance, operational resilience or a related field (fintech or payments experience strongly preferred). Strong understanding of technology, cloud, data management, and operational risk. Proven experience designing and embedding risk and compliance frameworks in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in UK and EU data protection laws (UK GDPR, EU GDPR), UK operational resilience regulation, cyber-security expectations, and AI governance trends. (Desirable) A working understanding and awareness of cyber-security risk sufficient to provide effective second-line oversight in a fintech environment. (Forward thinking and creative: strong business acumen, particularly in determining the significance of data privacy, risk and matters and effectively minimising risks. A collaborator: building relationships across teams and enabling the business to adopt best practice. A clear communicator: able to translate complex requirements into meaningful business guidance. A connector: collaborating with key stakeholders to monitor, manage and help mitigate risk Always learning: Compensation: Bonus: 10% Benefits at Conferma: At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family. A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributions Life Assurance cover to provide peace of mind Enhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at rest Single cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, allowing you to focus on what's important to you outside of work The ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time off Additional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting married An additional days leave on or around your birthday Enhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your child A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7 Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma Rewards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all.
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Compliance and Risk Lead in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Conferma Ltd
Conferma is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the fast-paced world of virtual payments. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members benefit from unique opportunities to advance their careers while working alongside industry leaders in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, Conferma provides a stimulating atmosphere that encourages creativity and professional fulfilment.
