Compliance Officer - Escalations

Compliance Officer – Escalations

4-8 years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk function within a financial institution, regulatory body, payments company, audit firm, or financial crime investigation unit.
Foundational understanding of integrity risks in the payments and banking sector and how they materialize.
Knowledge of AML/CFT and/or consumer compliance risks and how to manage them effectively.
Familiarity with regulatory and licensing requirements governing payment/e-money institutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, breaking down compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights.
Good judgment, proactively seeking guidance when needed, and eagerness to take on increasing responsibility.
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills—clear, direct, and concise.
Ability to work well in collaborative environments, engaging with different teams while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset.
Eagerness to learn, develop expertise, and grow within the Compliance team.

Support the assessment and resolution of escalated compliance matters, ensuring timely and effective follow-up.
Work with internal teams—including legal, risk, and operations—to understand and analyze compliance risks related to AML/CFT, integrity, and regulatory obligations.
Assist in developing compliance frameworks that enable the business to unlock new verticals in a controlled and compliant manner.
Translate compliance challenges into clear, actionable next steps for internal stakeholders.
Help identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to optimize compliance workflows.
Contribute to the enhancement of escalation frameworks and procedures to improve the team’s effectiveness.
Support cross-functional collaboration with global colleagues across time zones to ensure seamless communication and execution of compliance initiatives.