Compliance Officer in London

FasterPay is a digital e-wallet platform which is FCA-regulated and non-VC funded. Transparent, friendly, and flexible, FasterPay provides businesses from all backgrounds the opportunity to expand their revenue on a global scale.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and integrity-driven Compliance Officer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about upholding ethical standards and regulatory excellence. You should be analytical, thorough, and motivated by the challenge of navigating complex compliance landscapes within the fintech space. Honesty and Trust are core to who we are. We expect transparent and truthful communication from all our team members. Learning and Curiosity are essential for growth here. You bring fresh ideas, creativity, and a desire to develop daily, absorbing knowledge from those around you. Multilingual? Even better. You embrace international collaboration and thrive in global environments. Bonus points if you have cross-border experience or fluency in multiple languages.

As a Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the company in all compliance activities and leading its compliance operations for all workstreams within the business. This will involve creating processes for our compliance and risk management framework and ensuring our operational practices meet the requirements of regulators and our core company values. You should have an understanding of the laws surrounding KYC/AML, Compliance, and other related regulations that affect and govern FasterPay as a payments company.

What You Will Do

• Act as a subject matter expert on compliance-related regulations and laws governing our company and be the primary person responsible for keeping the company informed on any changes in laws and regulations, and implement the necessary course of action the company needs to take following these changes.
• Ensure that appropriate policies, systems, and controls with regard to AML/CTF, financial crime prevention are developed, implemented, and maintained.
• Lead, coordinate, and monitor regulatory updates, inspections, investigations, thematic reviews, inquiries, self-assessments, surveys, questionnaires, reporting, and consultations to ensure timely and quality submissions.
• Drive improvements in AML/CTF, data protection, consumer duty, and general compliance awareness through the evaluation of needs and delivering a training program, with input from compliance and risk‐based monitoring programs.
• Lead the preparation of audit and examination responses, including monitoring the completion of management commitments/remediation actions.
• Conduct periodical risk assessments assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's AML & CTF systems and controls, identifying enhancement opportunities, and providing detailed recommendations to the company's governing body/senior management.
• Sign off on high-risk business relationships and investigations on potential PEP, Sanction, and Adverse Media matches, and maintain necessary records.
• Develop and oversee internal procedures pertaining to merchant onboarding, monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SARs) as per local regulations.
• Support the Product team on AML/CTF initiatives requiring cross‐functional collaboration.
• Oversee and advise on the improvements of the AML & CTF Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management in the fintech or payments space.
• Detail‐oriented with excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Proactive, independent, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable interpreting and applying complex legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Effective communicator, able to clearly present findings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working cross‐functionally with legal, finance, product, and operations teams.
• Adaptable to a fast‐paced, startup, or scale‐up environment.
• Comfortable handling ambiguity and able to make sound compliance decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with internal audits, policy creation, and compliance reporting processes.

Who Should Apply

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Management, International Studies, Law, with related studies in Anti Money Laundering and similar studies.
• At least 4 years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, or risk management – preferably in fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Solid working knowledge of internal and external compliance‐related rules, regulations, and policies related to the payments industry.
• Experience in reviewing contracts, permits, regulations, and licenses, as well as conducting research in international law.
• Ability to provide functional guidance, support policy development, and recommend strategic compliance directions to management.
• Capable of executing or supervising compliance‐related processes independently.
• Willingness and availability to travel for business purposes.

Why Join Us?

If you are eager to take your career to the next level in the payment industry, this is the opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation depending on experience and skills, career advancement opportunities across a global network, a dynamic, international team environment, and exposure to the fintech and gaming industries. This role is perfect for someone eager to take on new challenges, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in a fast‐paced, scale‐up environment. As part of our growing team in London, you'll have plenty of opportunities to accelerate your career and grow with us. With exciting expansion plans underway, now is the perfect time to join us on our mission to reshape global payments.

Please note: You must be authorized to work in the UK, as we do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation support. We provide equal opportunity to individuals of all nationalities and backgrounds. At FasterPay, everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to grow and become a leader. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.