Compliance Program Manager

Convera

Madrid, Spain

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with prior Compliance Officer experience and a deep understanding of Spain’s AML regulatory environment, comfortable with strategic decision-making and stakeholder coordination

Best fit for

Candidates with prior Compliance Officer experience and a track record of advising senior leadership on AML matters
— “Demonstrated ability to advise senior business leadership and Board members on AML matters.”
Professionals with a strong grasp of financial crime risk management and regulatory reporting processes
— “Ensure all regulatory reporting relating to AML is completed accurately and within applicable deadlines.”
Individuals who can translate business strategy into functional compliance plans and execute them effectively
— “Translate business strategy into functional Compliance plans and guide their execution.”

Things to consider

The role requires direct engagement with Spanish regulatory authorities, which may demand local regulatory expertise.
— “Be responsible, directly or through appropriate delegation, for Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) decisions and serve as a primary point of contact for relevant Spanish regulatory and supervisory authorities.”
Candidates must be prepared to manage complex AML cases with ambiguous issues and significant judgment.
— “Work on complex AML cases where issues may not be clearly defined and require significant judgment.”

How to stand out

Showcase your ability to manage and implement compliance programs in response to evolving regulatory demands.
— “Ability to apply established Compliance principles while contributing to the development of new policies and approaches in response to regulatory developments.”
Emphasize your capability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders on compliance matters.
— “Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.”
Demonstrate your experience in managing outsourced AML functions and ensuring their compliance.
— “Provide effective oversight of outsourced AML activities.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

implemented AML program
managed regulatory reporting

Typical background

6-8 years of relevant professional experience2 years as a Compliance Officer

Skills & requirements

Required

AML ComplianceRegulatory ReportingFinancial Crime Risk Management

Preferred

Payments RulesFintech Experience

Stack & domain

AMLFinancial CrimeSanctionsSuspicious Transaction Report (str)Regulatory ReportingAml/cftFinancial Crime RisksOutsourced AML ActivitiesRegulatory DevelopmentsInternal And External AuditsRegulatory ReviewsInspectionsFX PaymentsFintechAML CasesJudgementCompliance PoliciesNew ProductsBusiness InitiativesExpansion PlansAML MattersCompliance PrinciplesCommunicationLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingStrategic PlanningDecision-makingStakeholder ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCompliance

About the role

Original posting from Convera via Greenhouse

Compliance Program Manager – AML – Madrid
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Compliance Program Manager who will act as Convera’s Compliance Officer for its Spanish operations.
In this role, you will help promote a strong compliance culture across Convera by ensuring that an effective compliance program is in place, enabling employees to make informed, risk-based decisions as they execute their business plans.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role within Convera’s Payments Compliance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically implementing the AML program, identifying and managing market conduct and financial crime risks, and partnering closely with Convera’s leadership team.
Responsibilities
Execute all responsibilities associated with serving as the Compliance Officer for Convera’s Spanish operations, including responsibilities relating to AML/CFT, financial crime and sanctions matter.
Be responsible, directly or through appropriate delegation, for Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) decisions and serve as a primary point of contact for relevant Spanish regulatory and supervisory authorities for all FCC activities in relation to the payment business.
Ensure all regulatory reporting relating to AML is completed accurately and within applicable deadlines.
Ensure AML/CFT and financial crime risks are appropriately identified, documented, escalated and reported to senior leadership.
Provide advice and guidance on Compliance policies, new products, business initiatives and expansion plans in relation to FX payments.
Provide effective oversight of outsourced AML activities.
Track relevant regulatory developments and direct the implementation of required regulatory changes.
Manage and support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and inspections.
Participate with senior management in establishing strategic plans and objectives. Effectively cascade functional strategy and contribute to the development of organizational policies.
Work on complex AML cases where issues may not be clearly defined and require significant judgment.
Translate business strategy into functional Compliance plans and guide their execution including support in drafting associated policies and procedures.
Contribute to the development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for Compliance projects, programs and processes.
Make decisions that may have a significant long-term impact on the effectiveness and success of the Compliance function and wider organization.
Interact with senior management, executives, regulators and key stakeholders on matters of significance to the organization.
Reconcile multiple stakeholder perspectives while maintaining effective regulatory and Compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
6-8 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years of prior experience as a Compliance Officer or in a comparable Compliance role, together with a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Advanced knowledge of the Spain and applicable European regulatory environment relating to AML, with experience engaging with relevant regulatory and supervisory authorities.
Knowledge of and experience with payments rules and payment products (although not essential); fintech experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior business leadership and Board members on AML matters.
Ability to apply established Compliance principles while contributing to the development of new policies and approaches in response to regulatory developments, evolving market practices and emerging risks.
Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders, including stakeholders outside the candidate’s immediate area of expertise.
Strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for engagement with senior leadership, regulators and other key stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are advantageous but not required:
Previous experience within the banking, payments, fintech, foreign exchange or broader financial services sector.
Experience operating in an international or multinational Compliance environment.
About Convera
Convera is a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease. We provide tech-led payment solutions to help more than 26,000 customers globally grow with confidence, from small businesses to CFOs and treasurers. As experts in foreign exchange, risk and compliance, with an unrivaled regulatory footprint, Convera’s financial network spans more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories.
Our teams care deeply about the value we deliver to our customers, which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we expand our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.
As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including: ·
Competitive salary
Opportunity to earn a bonus (dependent on performance)
Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
Corporate benefits
There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments.
Apply now!

Source: Convera careers (Greenhouse)