Senior Compliance Manager AML

At Kantox, we are looking for an Senior Compliance Manager to join our amazing Compliance team and hold an important role in the organisation!

Your role:

1. Advise top management on business operations involving risk management and policy development, focusing on compliance with AML regulations and enhancing Financial Security.
2. Achieve complete compliance management systems in accordance with organizational plans and adherence to legislation and agreed-upon regulatory bodies’ processes and procedures, particularly those related to AML.
3. Take overall responsibility for managing the implementation process with BNPP, working on various work streams and projects.
4. Take responsibility for implementing action plans resulting from external audits, GFS recommendations, or regulatory bodies.
5. Serve as a company-wide resource and liaison on policies, contract issues, communications, workflow, and quality improvement initiatives.
6. Serve as the first point of contact for all matters related to the Financial Security team.
7. As the Financial Security Champion and Project Manager in charge of BNPP policies implementation, this role plays a key function in ensuring that our compliance and operational standards are met across the organization.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Strong knowledge of industry processes and regulations, ensuring compliance at all levels, especially regarding AML.
2. An analytical mindset paired with excellent organizational skills, enabling efficient problem-solving.
3. Ability to apply rules to real-life facts swiftly and accurately, ensuring effective decision-making.
4. High standards and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision in all tasks undertaken.
5. Executive management proficiency, adept at grasping the big picture while maintaining focus on operational efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Working proficiency in English, nice to have advanced Spanish.

Experience

1. A minimum of 6 years' experience as a Senior Compliance Officer or in a similar position, with at least 2 years of team management experience
2. Proven experience dealing with regulators or supervisors
3. Professional certification such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (ACAMS, ICA, similar)

Knowledge & Capabilities

1. Sound understanding of regulatory guidelines and security policies, particularly AML and MiFID (nice to have!).
2. Risk assessment capabilities: The ability to assess alternatives and make decisions based on risk is critical.
3. Proven experience advising senior management on the next steps and providing recommendations on the next course of action, including relationship retention, termination, and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing.
4. Proficiency in managing AML audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating smooth audit processes.

Our Culture

• An environment of innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback
• A diverse and multicultural team of over 40 different nationalities
• Grow your role and build your career with our learning and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture of sharing and teamwork. Build connections for life.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours so you can work when and where you feel best
• Some testimonials: “The culture and the people at Kantox make me want to recommend Kantox as a place to work. There is a good balance between learning and growing and support from fellow team members. I feel like the people are very welcoming and make Kantox an easy place to feel at home."

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Sponsored learning budget
• Free private health insurance
• Free Spanish, English and French lessons
• Relocation package if needed
• Flexible working hours + short Fridays
• Hybrid work model
• 31 days of annual vacations
• Gym discounts and free sport activities
• Restaurant Ticket with monthly credit and regular cross-team lunches
• Fresh fruit and unlimited coffee
• Pizza Fridays
• Beautiful office with incredible 360-degree views of Barcelona

About Kantox

Kantox is a leading fintech company developing sophisticated Currency Management Automation software solutions that help companies to automate their foreign exchange processes and leverage currencies for growth.

We are over 160 person strong team, split between London and Barcelona. So far, we’ve raised over €30 million and became profitable in 2018. Thanks to our clients, we continue to grow at a fast pace. Clients in 75 countries have already exchanged more than USD $18 billion with us!

In October 2022, BNP Paribas signed an agreement for the acquisition of Kantox. Kantox will continue to operate as an independent company, now with the experience and market power of BNP Paribas behind it. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the coming months.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kantox is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Kantox employee.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage all applicants regardless of race, religion, or belief (if any), color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, age, marital and civil partnership status, or disability status.