Compliance Specialist – PDS2 Payments

Our client is an exciting Global SaaS organisation with their UK headquarters located in central London. They are now seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist Analyst with a strong understanding of compliance and the payment services directive, PSD2 for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid role.

Duties

• Support the overall compliance program with specific focus on requirements under FCA and Payment Services Regulations (PSR).
• Proactively work with the Legal, Security & Technology and business teams to understand the key compliance &, identify any new or emerging risk areas .
• Manage compliance aspects relevent to the FCA such as regulatory requirements adherence, governance, monitoring and updating key internal policies.
• Investigate EU initiatives which could impact the business such as PSD2, RTS, GDPR, EMD, SEPA & cross-border payments.

Skills:

• 5+ years experience in compliance, regulatory affairs or legal roles within fintech, payments or banking.
• In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations including FCA Handbook and PSD2.
• Experience in Compliance Management Programmes including monitoring and assurance, particularly in financial services.
• Proficiency in risk management and development of compliance frameworks.
• Business/Law degree or an equivalent professional qualification. Certified compliance professional (e.g. ICA, CAMS, CRCM ) is a plus.

Benefits

• Long contract
• Hybrid
• Global company
• Free breakfast