Senior Analyst, Compliance Governance

Checkout.com; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

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Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. We process payments for companies that shape the digital economy. Using flexible and scalable technology, we help businesses around the globe to boost acceptance rates, reduce processing costs, combat fraud, and turn payments into a major revenue stream. Headquartered in London, with 16 offices worldwide, Checkout.com is trusted by leading brands such as Sony, Shein, Sainsbury's, Wise, Patreon, GE Healthcare, Rail Europe, and The Financial Times.

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.

Job Description

The Role

Checkout.com is looking for a Governance Specialist responsible for supporting in the development of the financial crime governance framework. The job involves understanding, implementing and embedding of governance requirements across financial crime. The successful candidate must deeply understand the AML/CTF/CPF and sanctions governance related requirements and work closely with compliance, operations, and other relevant internal stakeholders to ensure Checkout.com's governance framework is suitably aligned to meet a fast-paced, growing, global organisation.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Develop and maintain financial crime governance frameworks, including meeting fora and governance committee packs, MI, stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, CFT, sanctions, anti-bribery, fraud prevention) and industry best practices across the global functions and regions.
• Monitor the implementation of governance structures across the financial crime organization.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities related to financial crime.
• Develop mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks.
• Ensure adequate controls are in place to prevent, detect, and respond to financial crime.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports to senior management and the board on financial crime risks, governance, and performance.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of any governance breaches or compliance failures.
• Develop and enhance key risk indicators (KRIs), metrics and work with the respective departments around the management of the company-wide and department-level OKRs.
• Manage the training roadmap, and develop a training needs assessment that covers global functional areas, including factoring in regional nuances.
• Develop and deliver financial crime training programs for staff at all levels.
• Promote a culture of compliance through targeted communication and initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, compliance, operations, and IT, to strengthen governance structures.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, such as regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.
• Represent the organization at industry forums and events related to financial crime governance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial crime compliance, risk management, or governance.
• Strong understanding of AML, CFT, sanctions, fraud prevention, and anti-bribery frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of financial crime regulations and industry practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a self-start approach.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems for governance and compliance.
• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Adaptability to regulatory and business changes.
• Ethical judgment and decision-making.

Hybrid Working Model:

All of our offices globally are onsite 3 times per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). We've worked towards enabling teams to work collaboratively in the same space, while also being able to partner with colleagues globally. During your days at the office, we offer amazing snacks, breakfast, and lunch options in all of our locations.

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.