At Plum, we're on a mission to maximise wealth for all. We’re making saving money effortless and turning investing into something everyone can do. Our journey began back in 2017, when we became one of the first to use artificial intelligence and automation to simplify personal finance. Fast forward to today, and we've already helped people save £2 billion across 10 European markets.
Named the UK's fastest-growing fintech in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, our success is down to the passion and dedication of our diverse team. Based in our London, Athens and Nicosia offices, 170 talented people work together to empower people to do more with their money. And now, the team is growing!
The Team and the Role
We are looking for a pro-active, highly motivated and ambitious individual who would join a strong Compliance team at a senior level as Head of Compliance and MLRO, assuming full responsibility for one of the regulated entities within the Plum group, or aspiring to move to that position in the foreseeable future. You will contribute to the build and development of Plum’s compliance framework, enhancing Plum’s compliance culture and support the Group Head of Compliance and MLRO in planning, determining priorities and supporting the liaison between the various teams within the group, the company and regulatory bodies. In particular, actively driving FCA regulatory applications for parts of the business. You will also manage work and priorities for a small team that provides support to the various regulated entities to ensure key regulatory, compliance and financial crime tasks are executed to the highest standards. You will work closely with the Compliance team on various compliance activities, ensuring regulatory requirements are implemented as well as cooperating closely with various teams within the group.
What you will do:
* Manage and execute with support all activities in connection with compliance, financial crime and regulatory responsibilities for one Plum group’s entities operating in the emoney/payments area.
* Build a compliance and financial crime framework with a culture that ensures Plum remains compliant at all times whilst supporting business solutions and innovation.
* Drive, develop, and assist in the implementation of compliance policies and procedures by engaging in drafting and/or updating them to ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
* Support and engage with FCA and other regulators in connection with regulatory matters and regulatory applications.
* Manage team in executing compliance risk assessments and production of compliance reports, in accordance with our Compliance Monitoring Programme to ensure regular reviews and assessments.
* Review marketing, advertising and press material to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements.
* Design the implementation of the annual compliance and financial crime plan, prepare management information and deal with various ad-hoc compliance and financial crime requests.
* Oversee and enhance the financial crime framework of Plum together with the Group MLRO and MLROs of other Plum entities.
* Manage SARs escalations, complaints, incidents, breach of data laws, fraud-related requests and any other compliance or financial crime related request received by the Compliance Team, for review and input.
* Prepare compliance and MLRO reports and communicate with the regulators (including FCA but also other regulators) and guide the Compliance Team in their role as a liaison between the company and regulatory bodies.
* Manage and prepare compliance and financial crime requests required by our partners on an occurring basis.
* Manage and prepare regulatory compliance and financial crime trainings addressed to the employees of the company.
* Work closely and cooperatively with other teams.
* Monitor regulatory changes, amendments, trends or any other developments that may impact our operations and update internal records accordingly.
What we look for:
* Bachelor’s degree in law, economics, business, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree in Law/European Banking/Payments Regulation, or in related fields will be considered as strong plus.
* At least 4-5 years of experience in a compliance and/or financial crime (AML/CTF/Fraud/ABC)-related role within the financial services industry. Relevant sectors include: Payments, Banking, Investment Services.
* Knowledge of FCA and EU regulations related to regulatory compliance and financial crime regulation (AML/TF, fraud, ABC), including GDPR and investment services regulation.
* Professional certification in compliance (such as CISI or similar).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Capacity to manage a smaller team.
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, to complete assigned tasks within established timeframes.
If you think this sounds like you, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Thanks,
*Plum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plum does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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