Head of Compliance Policy

• Full-time
• Cost Center Hierarchy: Compliance
• CKO Department: Risk, Audit, and Compliance

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We're the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That's why we're on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we're just getting started. We're building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that's how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

How you'll make an impact

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Compliance Policy & Oversight to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing compliance policies and ensuring effective oversight across our global operations. This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure that our compliance policies are robust, current, and effectively integrated into our business practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Policy Development & Implementation:
   • Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance policies that adhere to local, national, and international regulations.
   • Ensure policies are aligned with Checkout.com's business goals and regulatory requirements.
   • Implement and disseminate compliance policies across the organization.
2. Oversight & Monitoring:
   • Establish and manage processes to monitor compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
   • Establish processes for policy gap analysis and identification of areas for improvement; implement mechanisms for waiver/exception approval and management.
   • Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to compliance policies.
   • Identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions where necessary.
   • Develop and execute a strategic plan for compliance policy management and oversight.
   • Serve as a key advisor to senior management on compliance policy and oversight matters.
   • Identify and assess compliance risks related to company policies and procedures.
   • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
   • Ensure effective controls are in place to manage compliance risks.
3. Training & Education:
   • Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance policies and their responsibilities.
   • Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization.
4. Reporting & Documentation:
   • Prepare and present reports on compliance policy effectiveness and oversight activities to senior management and the board of directors.
   • Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of compliance policies, procedures, and oversight activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in compliance policy development and oversight, preferably within the payments or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective compliance policies.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Apply without meeting all requirements statement
If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities
We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we'll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We'd love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We'll be happy to support you.

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