Regulatory Compliance Expert

Job Description 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Regulatory Compliance Expert to join our organization. You will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of regulatory compliance initiatives, with a primary focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) obligations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, have excellent analytical and communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with AML/CTF obligations, including conducting regular reviews and assessments.
• Having to deal with the ACPR a good command of french would be a plus
• Prepare and submit annual AML/CTF reports to relevant authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and update policies and procedures related to AML/CTF compliance, in line with regulatory guidelines and best practices.
• Design and implement a comprehensive training plan on AML/CTF, whistle-blowing, conflict of interest, and anti-bribery and corruption, ensuring all employees are educated on compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective dissemination of compliance policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating audit activities, responding to inquiries, and addressing findings or recommendations.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the organization, and proactively implementing necessary updates to policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging regulatory requirements related to AML/CTF, and provide recommendations for process improvements or enhancements.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Compliance experience within banking, payments, EMI or acquiring institutions.
• Proven track record in regulatory compliance with strong focus on AML/CTF, ideally including leadership or coordination responsibilities.
• Solid expertise in AML/CTF regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices, plus a broad understanding of financial services regulation.
• Strong grasp of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and maintain policies, procedures, and compliance reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-changing regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and compliance/financial crime tools (fraud, AML, analytics solutions) is a plus.

 

Additional information

• HR Call
• 1st Interview with Head of Compliance
• 2nd interview with VP Compliance