Regulatory Compliance Manager

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we've grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry.

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Department: Regulatory Compliance

Reports to: Group Compliance Director

Ebury Leon Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

Role Purpose

The Regulatory Compliance Manager is a key leadership role within the second line of defense (2LoD). Reporting directly to the Group Compliance Director, you will drive regulatory initiatives and ensure the organization remains compliant within a fast-paced, agile environment. You will balance technical advisory, policy development, and the oversight of a robust global monitoring framework while managing a team of Compliance Analysts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Advisory & Policy Development

• Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice on complex business queries including licensing, product compliance, and conduct risk within current operations.
• Specialist Oversight: Lead second-line advisory for Client Asset Protection and Safeguarding to ensure the security of client funds.
• Policy Architecture: Drive the drafting, reviewing, and development of regulatory policies. Ensure the implementation of internal controls based on applicable local and international regulations.
• Advisory Controls: Manage compliance advisory for internal controls, including Complaints, Breaches, Conflicts of Interest, and Personal Account Dealing (PAD).
• Regulatory Scanning: Perform compliance scanning across all active jurisdictions to ensure internal standards remain aligned with evolving legal requirements.

2. Monitoring, Assurance & Reporting

• Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP): Design and maintain the CMP, including risk-based specifications, sample sizes, frequencies, and testing scorecards.
• Regulatory Reporting: Oversee regulatory and transaction reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.
• Horizon Scanning: Responsible for ongoing horizon scanning and the development of Gap Analysis for new and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Audit Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, managing the implementation and closure of their recommendations.
• Management Information (MI): Produce high-quality MI and data analysis for relevant committees and the Group Compliance Director.

3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Line Management: Provide day-to-day management, mentorship, and performance oversight for a team of Senior Compliance Analysts.
• Training: Create and deliver regulatory training programs to various business units to foster a global culture of compliance.
• Relationship Management: Act as a key partner to local and group compliance functions and wider business stakeholders, demonstrating expert stakeholder management skills.

Key Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Regulatory Knowledge: Expert understanding of regulations applicable to Electronic Money, Payment Services, and Investment Firms (including Conduct of Business, Market Abuse, and Transaction Reporting frameworks).
• Prudential Awareness: Knowledge and understanding of regulatory capital and prudential requirements is considered an advantage.
• Compliance Proficiency: Deep experience in record keeping, log keeping, and maintaining robust audit trails.
• Analytical Skills: Expert ability to read, interpret, and provide detailed analysis of complex legislation and regulatory papers across various jurisdictions.

Core Attributes

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is essential.
• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, managing tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Autonomy: Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of tasks while maintaining strong interpersonal links with the global team.
• Experience: Proven background in regulatory compliance, monitoring, or assurance within a regulated financial services firm (FinTech or Payments preferred).

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonusthat truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• CentralOffice: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

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About Us

Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.

Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.

Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.

None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.

At Ebury, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We're proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women's Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.