Regulatory Strategy Manager (FinCrime)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for maintaining and developing transparent relationships with our regulators.

We’re looking for a Regulatory Strategy Manager specialising in financial crime (FinCrime) to join our Group leadership team and be the key point of contact for our regulators on all FinCrime related matters.

As a subject matter expert in AML, CTF, KYC, sanctions, and fraud prevention regulations, you'll ensure the company's compliance and foster solid relationships with regulatory authorities. As Revolut keeps growing in the UK and abroad, one of our top priorities is making sure we're a trusted player in the market.

You'll play a pivotal role towards this mission by maintaining continuous and transparent communication with regulators and acting as an internal ambassador for compliance and regulation.

Up to shape the future of finance? Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and maintaining relationships with key regulatory authorities (PRA and FCA) regarding FinCrime
• Communicating clearly with regulators and the business, including distilling complex information into smaller, digestible chunks
• Keeping our regulators up to date with new products and initiatives
• Responding to regulatory requests for information
• Addressing feedback from regulators and translating it into meaningful, strategic roadmaps to ensure Revolut meets regulatory requirements and expectations
• Working with Revolut Group's Board and ExCo to ensure regulatory feedback is factored into decision making at all times
• Preparing management reports and management information, in particular for regulator meetings, internal committees, and the Board
• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management and cross-functional teams on FinCrime regulatory matters
• Delivering training and updates to the Product team and wider business on regulatory feedback
• Building processes and documentation for the team in a scalable, sustainable way
• Being a champion for conduct and compliance across the business
• Managing team members

What you'll need

• 7+ years of experience working in regulatory affairs or compliance/risk at a regulated financial services firm, fintech, regulator, etc.
• Expertise in financial crime (AML, KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud prevention)
• Experience managing regulatory relationships and interacting with supervisory authorities on FinCrime matters
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant international and UK FinCrime regulations, including FATF recommendations and EU directives
• Knowledge of how banks are supervised and a Regulatory Affairs team works
• Great interpersonal skills to work with senior stakeholders (both internally and externally) and be a credible counterparty for regulators at all seniority levels
• Self-motivation, self-organisation, and focus on high-quality delivery
• Impeccable written communication skills and an ability to deliver a message succinctly
• The ability to work independently and with changing priorities
• The ability to build solid, mutually respectful relationships with diverse teams and across stakeholders of varying seniority
• Previous management experience, having led a team in the regulatory affairs space
• Proficiency with tech software to manage work streams

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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