DescriptionPosition at MoneycorpWelcome to MoneycorpMoneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported $1tn+ of payment volume, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and our proprietary technology. Moneycorp is a place where energy, commitment, and collaboration are core to our values of shared success. We’re restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our customers and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey. The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business. Your Next ChallengeWe are seeking an experienced Service Automation and Continual Compliance Lead to build and lead a capability that makes governance automated, continual and evidence-based across FinOps, security and architecture compliance.As Service Automation and Continual Compliance Lead, you are the "self-service with continual compliance" voice - the leader who shifts the organization from periodic audits to automated measurement, from manual gates to intelligent guardrails, and from reactive reporting to self-service analytics. You build the automation platform that enables internal customers to move fast safely while maintaining audit-ready evidence for regulators.This is a hands-on leadership role - you lead a lean service automation team while personally contributing to technical delivery. You set strategy, build capability, and deliver automation that turns policy into measurable, continual assurance.Key Responsibilities:Continual Compliance AnalyticsDesign and run automated compliance analytics across FinOps, Security and ArchitectureConvert policies and regulatory requirements into codified checks with clear pass/fail outcomesDeliver audit-ready evidence with trend reporting and insightsMonitor cost governance, security posture and architectural standards using automated measurementTeam Leadership & GrowthLead and develop a lean service automation team (2–3 engineers)Set technical direction, standards and delivery cadenceOperate the team as a product function (backlog, SLAs, stakeholder engagement)Champion DevOps culture: automation-first, guardrails over manual approvalsHands-On Automation & IntegrationBuild automation to remove manual compliance, reporting and remediation effortDevelop APIs, services and data pipelines integrating cloud, security, identity and finance systemsEnable self-service analytics and reporting for internal teamsEmbed secure, zero-trust patterns across automation and workflowsReporting & Stakeholder EnablementOwn executive dashboards, scorecards and reporting outputsTranslate technical data into business and regulatory insightsPartner with Finance, Risk, Audit and Engineering to support governance and reportingAutomation Strategy & PatternsDefine and evolve automation and compliance strategyEstablish policy-as-code and governance patternsRecommend tools and platforms to improve cost, compliance and operational efficiencyEnable safe self-service through guardrails and standardsEssential Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceFinOps & Cost GovernanceStrong FinOps expertise (cost control, tagging, unit economics, optimisation)Experience automating compliance and governance into measurable analyticsProven delivery of cloud cost savings and optimisation outcomesLeadership & Team BuildingExperience leading technical teams (DevOps, SRE, FinOps or platform engineering)Track record of mentoring and growing engineersComfortable operating a product-focused function with stakeholdersTechnical DeliveryHands-on engineering background in automation, tooling or systems integrationExperience building data pipelines or reporting solutionsAbility to contribute technically while leadingRegulated EnvironmentExperience working in regulated industriesStrong understanding of audit, controls and evidence requirementsConfident engaging with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk and EngineeringEssential Technical SkillsAzure & Cloud GovernanceAzure governance tools (Policy, Resource Graph, Cost Management)Identity and access management (AAD, RBAC, PIM)Familiarity with key Azure services (Functions, Logic Apps, APIs, messaging)Software Development & AutomationProficiency in Python, Go or C#Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or Bicep)CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)Data & AnalyticsBuilding dashboards and self-service analytics solutionsData pipelines (ETL/ELT, APIs, event-driven patterns)Monitoring, logging and alertingFinOps & ComplianceCloud cost allocation and optimisation strategiesPolicy-as-code / compliance-as-code approachesAudit evidence generation and regulatory reportingPlease note: This is a full-time, permanent position with an opportunity to work hybrid in our London office. What you get in return: This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance. Fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organization through Employee Engagement initiatives and value champion networks. Like many of our peers, we recognize that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce. Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success. Interested? If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your application.For discover more about Moneycorp and how we’re leading the way in global payments and currency risk management, please visit our News Hub and various social media platforms Facebook, Twitter UK, Twitter Americas, Instagram, LinkedIn.
Service Automation and Continual Compliance Lead in London employer: Moneycorp
At Moneycorp, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Coventry where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and a culture that values inclusivity and belonging, ensuring every team member feels empowered to contribute to our shared success. With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical health insurance, we support our employees in achieving both personal and professional fulfilment.
