Senior AML Compliance Executive, OpenPayd
Financial services infrastructure
Open for applications
Financial services infrastructure
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help businesses overcome the challenges relating to banking and payment services.
Role
Who you are
- An expert in Compliance with a comprehensive knowledge and experience within Financial Services Compliance with min of 5 AML experience
- In-depth knowledge of AML, CTF, and Financial Services regulations, as well as industry best practices for robust AML Frameworks
- Background in CDD and ongoing assurance of complex client types and corporate structures
- Proven experience in the UK/EU regulated financial services sector - preferably within a fintech, challenger bank, correspondent banking, or consultancy firm. Experience working with Digital Asset service providers is beneficial
- The ability to self-manage, organise competing priorities effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor, and deliver training in a confident cohesive manner
- You enjoy working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and thrive when there's ambiguity
- Experience of working in fintech
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and be able to present credibly and professionally to senior management
What the job involves
- Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with industry-leading colleagues who have the customer experience at the forefront of their daily activities
- Delivering training within the department and mentoring 1st and 2nd line staff as well as new starters
- Conducting quality assurance on applications and providing SME feedback
- Conducting compliance calls with clients, ultimately assessing the clients' controls and compliance programs
- Resolving escalations and making risk-based decisions on new business
- Overseeing the AML risk assessment process, ensuring that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and mitigated
- Proactively identifying and sharing areas for improvement in the due diligence processes and procedures
- Leading the investigation of suspicious transactions and activities, preparing detailed reports for regulatory authorities as required
- Preparing and presenting regular reports to senior management and the board on the status of the AML program, including metrics on compliance efforts and identified risks
- Supporting and coordinating commercial teams in qualifying and onboarding potential clients
- Analysing transactions for suspicious activity
- Working closely with the tech teams to automate the onboarding process
Salary benchmarks
Our take
OpenPayd was founded with a simple belief: that every business, not matter its size or budget, should have access to top-notch payment and banking services tailored to their needs. As an API-first Banking as a Service provider, OpenPayd offers businesses a suite of affordable, high-quality banking and payment solutions designed to fuel growth and streamline operations.
What sets OpenPayd apart is its ability to empower businesses to easily expand into global markets. By connecting clients to its robust banking and payments infrastructure, OpenPayd enables quick and efficient international scaling. And its API-driven approach also allows businesses to seamlessly embed financial services directly into their products, creating a seamless user experience.
With the surge in demand for embedded finance and open banking solutions, OpenPayd is strategically positioned to lead the way. Already, the company has secured key partnerships with major players like eToro, and Yapily, setting the stage for a future of exciting growth.
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Company benefits
- Health insurance: Stay in tip-top shape, with health insurance from Vitality for every employee
- Wellbeing Perks: Live better with our wellbeing perks and programmes, designed with you in mind
- Annual bonus scheme: We are always focused on rewarding great performance in the team
- Personal training budget: We’ll give you the tools, training and support you need to grow professionally
- Hybrid work model - 3 days office based: We operate on hybrid work model - 3 days office based & 2 days working from home
- Social volunteering day: Give back to the community, with a social volunteering day every year
- Early Friday finish: Start your weekend early, with a 4pm finish every Friday afternoon
- Extra birthday leave: Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday, so you can celebrate (or just relax)
Company HQ
Old Street, London, UK
Leadership
Iana Dimitrova
(CEO)Joined OpenPayd on the General Counsel in 2017 before becoming CEO in 2018. Previously the Head of Legal Affairs at Paysafe Group and a Legal Associate at Penev.
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