At Paysend, we're on a mission to deliver the World's Simplest Money Transfer.
Paysend is a next-generation integrated global payment ecosystem, enabling consumers and businesses to pay and send money online anywhere, anyhow and in any currency. Paysend is UK-based and has global reach having been created in April 2017 with the clear mission to change how money is moved around the world. Paysend currently supports cross-network operability globally across Mastercard, Visa, China UnionPay and local ACH and payment schemes, providing over 40 payment methods for online SMEs.
Paysend can send money to over 170 countries worldwide and has attracted more than seven million consumers to its platform. As a global end-to-end payment platform, Paysend has a global network of banks and international and local payment systems and has partnerships with the major international card networks Visa, Mastercard and China Union Pay as a principal members and certified processors.
Our success is built on supreme technology, friendly customer service and, of course, the very best talent in the FinTech industry. We’re looking for the future gamechangers of FinTech to join us as we positively disrupt the personal and business payments markets and make financial services more accessible and inclusive for individuals and small businesses around the world.
Every day is a new challenge at Paysend, and we approach each project with ambition, innovation and creativity.
What you’ll be doing
- Own and manage the AML/CFT and Compliance Frameworks including associated policies and supporting activities
- Develop an annual AML/CFT and compliance plans including the monitoring & testing plan using a risk based approach
- Main point of contact for the Central Bank of Ireland and other regulatory bodies as appropriate. This includes the ownership of regulatory queries, regulatory inspections, as well as internal or client audits as they relate to compliance matters.
- Remain current on the changing regulatory environment and provide proactive on-going consultancy and guidance to the business on the direct and indirect impact of incoming regulations, regulatory initiatives, Dear CEO letters etc.
- Independently assess and determine appropriate resolution actions relating to regulatory compliance matters arising from business queries, testing and monitoring results, or non-compliance with relevant Policies and procedures.
- Timely escalation of concerns relating to the company’s compliance obligations to the Paysend CEO, as well as the Global Head of Compliance & MLRO and Board of Directors or regulatory bodies as appropriate.
- Responsible for direct reports which includes goal setting, career development, reviews and overall management of the team and their delivery of the AML/CFT and compliance framework and annual compliance plan.
- Support the business in the evaluation of new business opportunities from a regulatory compliance and conduct perspective
- Chair or participate in relevant regional governance oversight committees, as necessary
- Obtain and deliver appropriate training, including continuing education, to develop and maintain knowledge of AML and CTF compliance requirements and industry best practices.
What you’ll need to be successful in the role
- 8-10+ years of experience in a same or similar position with an Irish financial institution, preferably FinTech or e-money or payment institution, covering a wide range of subjects across retail and business customer bases, such as KYC, CDD/EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Risk Assessments, and Reporting (SARs)
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Auditing or related field. Licensed Compliance Officer (LCI) Qualifications (or equivalent) and Financial Crime (incl AML/CFT) qualifications.
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements relating eMoney Institutions.
- Previously operated as in PCF-52/PCF-12
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in compliance management, reporting and oversight.
- Knowledge of European Financial Services regulatory environment, and current competitive situation
- Able to work under pressure and manage own workload.
- Strong people skills and the ability to interface with all levels within the corporation and various business units.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- High growth tech experience (preferably FinTech), as well as having experienced best practice in a larger organisation or external audit company
- High energy and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work autonomously in a fast growth and changing environment
- Understanding of the payments industry
Why Paysend?
We’re looking for people who share our passion for innovation, buy into the Paysend ethos and add value to our team. When you join Paysend, you’ll have the chance to grow and develop as the business does.
We believe in empowering people to be successful in their jobs, and we pay them fairly for their expertise. We give everyone the context and tools to operate as business owners and encourage our people to contribute with their hearts, minds and creativity.
In the fast-paced FinTech industry the Paysend journey may not always be easy, but we succeed by working together to create solutions that break the status quo. We employ the right people to help us steer the business towards success and global influence.
If Paysend sounds like the perfect company for you, we’d love to hear from you!
What We Do
At Paysend, we're on a mission to deliver the World's Simplest Money Transfer. Paysend is a next-generation integrated global payment ecosystem, enabling consumers and businesses to pay and send money online anywhere, anyhow and in any currency. Paysend is UK-based and has global reach having been created in April 2017 with the clear mission to change how money is moved around the world. Paysend currently supports cross-network operability globally across Mastercard, Visa, China UnionPay and local ACH and payment schemes, providing over 40 payment methods for online SMEs. Paysend can send money to over 170 countries worldwide and has attracted more than six million consumers to its platform. As a global end-to-end payment platform, Paysend has a global network of banks and international and local payment systems and has partnerships with the major international card networks Visa, Mastercard and China Union Pay as a principal members and certified processors. Paysend: Simple Money Transfer Download the Paysend app from the App Store or Google Play
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