Head of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

5 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom OpenPayd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance to join our team at OpenPayd. As a key member of our compliance function, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective implementation of our anti-money laundering systems and controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Compliance Director in establishing and maintaining effective onboarding and anti-money laundering systems and controls;
  • Act as deputy to the Compliance Director, overseeing the entire compliance function as needed;
  • Lead the Compliance Onboarding Team;
  • Oversee and review the entire onboarding process, including automation, procedures, and processes, and suggest areas for improvement;
  • Develop, improve, and manage the company's policies and procedures related to AML in line with the latest AML/CFT regulations in the industry;
  • Ensure proper implementation of AML/CFT policies and procedures by personally overseeing all internal processes;
  • Oversee, coordinate, and act as the first point of contact with relevant compliance operations teams;
  • Oversee the approval of new applications and ad-hoc compliance requests, acting as a point of escalation and support for relevant compliance operations teams;
  • Assess whether new business models implemented by our prospective clients correspond to our Customer Acceptance Policy and Risk Appetite;
  • Supervise all customer due diligence-related day-to-day tasks;
  • Work closely with the Group Compliance department, as well as Sales, Customer Success, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment across all stakeholders dealing with corporate clients;
  • Identify gaps in knowledge and understanding across the business and deliver appropriate training and support where necessary;
  • Proactively identify and review for weaknesses and risks in compliance/operational processes and work to refine and streamline these processes, taking into account compliance and regulatory risks;
  • Communicate with colleagues across the company to ensure staff understand their accountability for compliance with all AML policies and procedures;
  • Provide advice and guidance on AML/CFT-related matters where appropriate;
  • Prepare regular management information reports for Senior Management;
  • Perform ad-hoc AML projects as may be required from time to time.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a similar Leadership Compliance role, with a deep understanding of UK and EU AML regulations and best practice in the financial industry;
  • Minimum years of Compliance experience preferably within Financial Institutions;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders;
  • Excellent regulatory awareness;
  • Ideal ICA/CAMS qualification in AML/Financial crime;
  • Ability to effectively partner with different teams on a regular basis and build effective working relations across departments;
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements of KYC and KYB;
  • Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or a related field.
What We Offer
  • Personal training budget - £3000;
  • Cycle to Work scheme;
  • Discounted gym membership - £40 off any gym you like;
  • Corporate discounts via Perk Box;
  • Travel loan;
  • Company Pension plan - Company contribution % Employee contribution %;
  • Health & Life Insurance;
  • Early Friday finish – 4pm;
  • Hybrid work model - Mon, Wed, Thursday in the office;
  • 25 days annual leave plus the Bank Holidays, an extra day off for Birthday & Social Volunteering, extended leave for 3 years plus employees.

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