Regulatory Compliance Officer

This is Worldline
Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly simply and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

At Worldline MS UK Limited we are looking for a Compliance Officer to support and strengthen our regulatory compliance framework in the UK.
This role is best suited to someone with a strong regulatory compliance background ideally gained in a regulated financial services environment. Experience in payments is advantageous but the key requirement is a solid grounding in regulatory compliance governance policy development regulatory interpretation and second-line oversight.
This is not a financial crime or FCC role. Instead the role focuses on supporting the firms wider regulatory compliance obligations as an FCA-authorised Payment Institution operating in merchant acquiring. This includes helping to ensure the business continues to meet its obligations under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 relevant FCA requirements and associated expectations relating to areas such as safeguarding conduct governance regulatory change and oversight of key regulatory frameworks.
You will work closely with stakeholders across the business providing practical compliance support maintaining policies and frameworks assessing regulatory developments and contributing to a strong culture of compliance. The role is well suited to a proactive organised and thoughtful individual who is comfortable working independently while remaining closely connected with colleagues in a remote environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support the maintenance and ongoing enhancement of the firms regulatory compliance framework as an FCA-authorised Payment Institution.
Help ensure alignment with the Payment Services Regulations 2017 relevant FCA rules and guidance and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Support compliance oversight in key regulatory areas including safeguarding governance conduct and regulatory reporting.
Monitor UK regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business supporting implementation where required.
Draft review and update internal compliance policies procedures frameworks and governance documentation.
Deliver elements of the Compliance Monitoring Plan including thematic reviews control assessments and follow-up tracking.
Provide clear practical regulatory compliance advice to internal stakeholders across the business.
Support governance processes internal reporting committee materials and documentation relating to compliance oversight.
Assist with the review of regulatory obligations relevant to operational arrangements including third-party and outsourcing considerations where applicable.
Contribute to compliance training and awareness initiatives where needed.

Who Are We Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings sound judgement strong attention to detail and a practical solutions-focused mindset. Our ideal candidate will have:
At least 4 years experience in a compliance regulatory or legal role within a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks governance policies and controls.
Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business actions.
Experience drafting and maintaining policies procedures and compliance documentation.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently across the business.
Strong analytical and organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
The ability to work independently and effectively in a largely remote environment.
Availability to attend the office at least once a month.

Particularly Relevant Experience
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
Experience in payments merchant acquiring fintech e-money or wider financial services.
Familiarity with the Payment Services Regulations 2017 and FCA expectations applicable to Payment Institutions.
Exposure to regulatory compliance matters relating to safeguarding governance regulatory change and second-line oversight.
Experience supporting compliance monitoring regulatory projects or policy framework maintenance.
Experience with third-party or outsourcing oversight in a regulated environment.

Shape the evolution.

Join us on this exciting journey as we push towards the next frontiers of payments technology. Become a part of our global team of over 18000 innovators who are committed to making a real impact in the society. Together lets shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at .

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability or any legally protected characteristics.

#LI-AO1