Description
Paycom is a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll technology, providing businesses with innovative solutions to streamline payroll, HR, and compliance processes.
As the company expands its international footprint to provide these services in the UK, the company is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager who will also act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and be nominated as a Payment Service Directive (PSD) individual with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
This individual will be a senior manager within Paycom in the UK, responsible for UK financial crime, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk matters as the company applies to become an Authorised Payment Institution with the FCA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assume responsibility and accountability for efficient and effective leadership of the Paycom UK business across AML/CTF, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk.
• Maintaining and improving the Paycom UK AML and CTF framework as the framework matures and scales, including second line monitoring of client onboarding, transaction monitoring and PEP and sanction screening.
• Approval of high risk and PEP clients at onboarding and periodically thereafter.
• Reviewing and investigating internal reports of suspicious activity as the Nominated Officer and where appropriate reporting externally with the National Crime Agency (NCA).
• Supporting the development of the Firm's regulatory compliance framework, including complaints, safeguarding and outsourcing.
• Oversight of the UK Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework including Risk Appetite Statements, ERM Risk Register and associated policies and procedures.
• Support the Country Director in shaping the UK strategy in line with the wider company strategy.
• Uphold good governance in the company's activities through attendance and contribution to the Paycom UK Board.
• Prepare and present quarterly AML/CTF, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk reports to the UK Executive Leadership Team and the Paycom UK Board.
• Meet expectations of fitness and propriety as a Payment Service Directive Individual to the FCA.
• Lead engagement with regulators i.e. FCA and with law enforcement agencies.
• Ownership of regulatory reporting to the FCA.
• Responsible for the Compliance Monitoring Program as the second line oversight of first line operational activities, including services provided on an outsourced basis within the Paycom Group.
• Providing AML, risk and regulatory compliance guidance to the business as a second line point of escalation for first line operational activities.
• Partnering with the US and EU Compliance and Risk leadership teams to ensure consistent implementation and alignment across Paycom Group entities.
• Manage the company's AML registration with HMRC as an Accountancy Service Provider.
• Foster and embed a positive culture of compliance across the company.
• Develop a regulatory compliance training program for UK staff.
WHY JOIN US
Join Paycom at an exciting stage of our international expansion, where you'll play a meaningful role in building and scaling our presence in a regulated, fast-paced industry. You'll work cross-functionally with global teams in a high-trust environment that values ownership, collaboration, and long-term career development. This is a chance to shape new processes and contribute to a company that's actively shaping its presence in the UK and Europe, with opportunities to grow your role as the business scales and evolves.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• A strong employer pension contribution to support your future.
• Generous annual leave, to help you rest and recharge.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Income protection and life assurance for peace of mind.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent to US Bachelor's degree.
• Desired AML, regulatory compliance or risk qualification or equivalent i.e. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), International Compliance Association (ICA).
Experience:
• Current or previous experience as a Chief Compliance Officer, MLRO and/or Chief Risk Officer or equivalent senior manager role in a regulated payment service or e-money institution.
• Previous approval as a Payment Service Directive individual.
• Extensive knowledge of legislation and guidance of the UK payments environment including Payment Service Regulations 2017, The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, FCA Approach to e-Money and Payment Services and Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) guidance.
• Expertise in implementing a second line of defence structure.
• Desired experience of undertaking a FCA application as an Authorised Payment Institution or e-Money Institution.
• Desired experience of the HCM and Payroll sector or AML registration with HMRC as an Accountancy Service Provider.
• Desired knowledge of European Union payment service and AML legislation, including relevant EBA Guidelines.
Skills/Abilities:
• Skilled at relationship building with internal and external partners, senior leaders and department staff.
• Strong strategic planning skills and ability to create integrated business strategies with minimal oversight.
• Disciplined and effective project management/process improvement skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritise, problem solve and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, inclusive leader with the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Experience seeking innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
• Strong evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
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