Senior Compliance Specialist | London, UK | Hybrid

LMA; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Compliance Specialist

LMA London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 3 days ago Hybrid Job Temporary GBP450 - GBP500 per day

Senior Compliance Specialist - Financial Services (FCA / PSRs) Contract: 8 months (initial) Rate: £450-£500 per day (umbrella) Location: London (3 days per week in-office) A global software company is seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist to join their London-based team on an initial 8-month contract.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting the company's overall compliance programme, with a strong emphasis on UK financial regulatory frameworks, including the FCA and Payment Services Regulations (PSRs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of the company's compliance structure and strategy.
• Collaborate with teams across Legal, Risk, Security & Technology, Operational Resilience, and the wider business to identify and mitigate key compliance risks.
• Provide expert compliance advice for the launch of new regulated financial products.
• Manage compliance elements of key FCA focus areas, including regulatory adherence, governance, monitoring, and policy management.
• Contribute to the compliant expansion of international operations across the EMEA region.
• Assist in evaluating and responding to major EU regulatory developments such as PSD2, GDPR, RTS, EMD, SEPA, and cross-border payments.
• Promote a positive, proactive compliance culture across the organisation.

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or legal roles within fintech, payments, or banking.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulation, particularly the FCA Handbook and PSD2.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and understanding their expectations around compliance governance, culture, and audits.
• Expertise in building and managing compliance frameworks and assurance programmes.
• Skilled in risk management and policy development aligned with regulatory best practice.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory and business environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification.
• Certified compliance qualification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, CRCM) is highly desirable.

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