Head of Compliance UK

About Unlimit

Founded in 2009, Unlimit is a global fintech company with 16 offices all over the world and more than 500 employees, that offers a large portfolio of financial services - from acquiring (payment processing) to banking as a service. Our mission is to be “ready for tomorrow” and to provide our customers with a sense of stability in the everchanging financial landscape and an opportunity to be prepared for whatever the tomorrow of business brings their way, so that while others observe, they can

Our mission is to be “ready for tomorrow” and to provide our customers with a sense of stability in the everchanging financial landscape and an opportunity to be prepared for whatever the tomorrow of business brings their way, so that while others observe, they can already take an advantage.

About the job:

Unlimit is an active member of worldwide and regional card associations, payment networks and methods. The range of Unlimit’s global portfolio of services includes acquiring and payment processing of card instruments and different payment methods, IBAN Accounts, Card issuing, BaaS, cryptocurrency products and services.

We are hiring for the position of Head of Compliance (UK), to join our team and lead Compliance areas in the UK.

This role represents a key EMD individual function, and the successful candidate will be expected to register as such with the FCA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, maintaining, and amending a large suite of policies, guidelines, frameworks, procedures, manuals, instructions etc. on various matters in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements such as regulatory compliance, AML, data protection, security, governance and others related to the payments and financial industry, often in collaboration with other key functions (such as AML, Risk and Treasury);
• Managing the company’s relationship with the Financial Conduct Authority FCA), through regular regulatory reporting (preparation and submission), ad hoc notifications and general engagement;
• Advising key department heads, the UK Directors, and the Global CEO regarding compliance obligations of Unlimit UK Ltd, ensuring those responsible for the day-to-day management of the business are fully briefed;
• Advising the business on the development of any new products or services, including;
• Working effectively as part of a multinational legal and compliance (regulatory, legal, AML, data protection) team, establishing performing and managing relevant legal and compliance function processes, working closely with key stakeholders (including operational functions, internal control functions and with C-level on a local and global level) across the Group;
• Manage and provide ongoing compliance coverage for the UK and sometimes, European business operations.
• Research and provide actionable advice on regulatory and compliance matters, and as part of the wider global business.
• Handle participation / membership with local and international payment systems and payment networks and counter-parties (Card Schemes such as Mastercard, Visa and other systems)
• Manage and support a variety of compliance matters on areas such as research, guidance and advice to various functions of the company (operational, internal control functions, HR, Finance etc.)extrajudicial and judicial/administrative processes as the case may be etc.
• Participate in and manage specialized matters involving banking and payment sector regulations where required.
• Establish and ensure effective collaboration with third parties and external service providers (legal and consulting services providers, auditors, and other counter-parties).
• Plan, structure, and implement compliance projects, management systems, deals and collaborations.

Experience:

• Qualified Lawyer (a plus but not a pre-requisite)
• 5+ years of experience in a compliance department in a payments sector organisation in EU/UK, and/or a banking sector organisation, with exposure to acquiring, digital payments and products etc., with developed connections to outside EU/UK region.
• Expert knowledge of EU/UK sector-specific financial regulation.
• Able to meet deadlines and comfortable with changing requirements and priorities.
• Legal and business-friendly judgment, skilled in building consensus across cross- functional stakeholders and C-level.
• Ability to provide commercially astute risk-based advice and recommendations for business
• Excellent research and analysis skills. Able to analyze and present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. 
• Excellent communication in English.

Desirable experience:

• Prior employment experience within UK or EU Regulators (in particular the FCA), with a preference for those who have held an EMD individual position or worked within authorisations and/or regulatory compliance roles.
• Prior experience within compliance audits or financial services advisory roles.
• Interest and exposure to cryptocurrency business and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with employment law and corporate law.

We offer:

• Attractive monthly salary paid in line with experience;
• Modern workplace based in central London, with free lunch available on selected days;
• A team of top international professionals to work with and learn from;
• Flexible working arrangements, with hybrid working available;

Join Unlimit Team now!

Unlimit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.