Compliance Officer

FasterPay is a digital business 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’re 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.

We value HONESTY and TRUST. Our team members are the most trusted in the industry, communicating transparently and truthfully at all times.

LEARNING and CURIOSITY are essential to success in our company. You should be eager to learn every day, staying up to date on regulatory trends and bringing a fresh, investigative mindset to your work.

MULTILINGUAL, MULTICULTURAL, or OPEN-MINDED individuals thrive here, as we operate globally, communicate across cultures, and work closely with teams and regulators from around the world.

As a Compliance Officer, you'll be responsible for supporting the company in all compliance activities and leading its compliance operations for all workstreams within the business. This will involve maintaining our compliance and risk management framework and ensuring our operational practices align with the regulatory requirements, industry standards, and our core company values.

You should have an understanding of the laws surrounding AML/CTF, Compliance, and other related regulations that affect and govern FasterPay as a financial institution.

• 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.
• Supporting the Product team on AML/CTF initiatives requiring cross-functional collaboration.
• Overseeing and advising on the improvements of the AML & CTF Key Risk Indications (‘KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (‘KPIs).

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, PSRs, and EMRs regulatory requirements, and risk management
• 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 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.

• 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 e-money, payments, or regulated 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.

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
• Exposure to the fintech and gaming industries
• Office-based role in London office (Great Eastern Street, London) — surrounded by like-minded innovators

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 authorised 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.