Head of Policy

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Ant Group Full time

Ant International powers the future of global commerce with digital innovation for everyone and every business to thrive. In close collaboration with partners, we support merchants of all sizes worldwide to realize their growth aspirations through a comprehensive range of tech-driven digital payment and financial services solutions.

Ant International strives to become the most trusted digital services connector to achieve sustainable growth of global commerce.

With a focus on Travel, Trade, Technology, and Talent, Ant International is committed to enhancing the digital mindset and capacities of businesses worldwide. We do so across our 4 key businesses: Based in London, this individual will be part of a growing and dynamic EMEA Compliance team supporting World First/Ant International business.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, hard-working, confident self-starter & team leader with strong interpersonal, management and organizational skills, experienced in the regulatory compliance in payments or financial services industry, and with demonstrable ability to effectively and proactively engage and partner with the business in a fast-paced and engaging environment.

The person for this position will work closely with other stakeholders, including legal, risk management functions, AML professionals, business and operations teams of World First and Ant International.

The position holder is the focal point within the World First business and other Ant International business units for the oversight of all activities relating to the management of regulatory compliance and providing support and guidance to the Board and senior management to ensure that the regulatory compliance risks are adequately managed.

Providing assurance to the senior management that regulatory compliance risks are managed effectively within the licensed entities in the UK;
Providing pragmatic regulatory advice and support to all businesses and functions to support the development and growth of the e-money and payment activities;
Formulating and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and group policies;
Engaging and maintaining a strong relationship with regulatory authorities and handle all related enquiries (e.g., regulatory inspections);
Identifying regulatory compliance risks, escalating potential regulatory and policy breaches and conduct issues to senior management;
Conducting internal compliance training from time to time;
Monitoring of local regulatory and law changes and ensuring that all relevant parties and persons are advised and in full compliance with these requirements;
Carry out risk assessment on products and services offered in the UK market;
Supporting key regulatory projects of the EMEA Compliance team.


At least 10 years of relevant compliance, regulatory or similar experience and preferably five years in a management role.
Strong regulatory compliance experience and demonstrable skills in payments services compliance, regional regulatory management.
Knowledgeable in fintech, payment systems or similar legal and regulatory requirements in the UK.
Excellent project management skills and sound judgement.
Resourceful, adaptable and flexible in a highly engaging, demanding and rewarding environment.
Proficiency in English required. Mandarin Chinese desirable but not a pre-requisite.
Experience with e-commerce, payments, MSB, or financial services preferred.
Bachelor or Advanced degree in Legal, or equivalent work or compliance and legal experience preferred.


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