Senior Compliance Manager – Milan
About the Company
A leading European fintech company focused on embedded banking, recognized on a selective list of tech champions, is expanding across Europe. The company’s Banking-as-a-Service platform empowers over 100 European businesses by enabling seamless integration of accounts, cards, and payment services, helping them to enhance their offerings and create new revenue streams.
Following a recent funding round, the company is significantly increasing its team across several major European cities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fintech organization with ambitious growth plans across the continent.
Position Overview
The Compliance team ensures that all banking features remain secure, compliant, and aligned with the latest regulatory requirements. Operating as both a technology and financial services entity, the team collaborates across business, legal, regulatory, and customer support areas.
The organization is seeking a Compliance Manager based in Milan, Italy, to oversee regulatory compliance and serve as a liaison with Italian regulatory authorities. This role involves staying updated on regulatory developments and maintaining compliance for business operations in Italy.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Management: Monitor and implement regulatory changes within Italy.
- Document Submissions: Support the submission of regulatory documents in collaboration with the designated compliance officer.
- Investigation Escalation: Act as the escalation point for investigations managed by compliance staff.
- Regulatory Review of Business Cases: Evaluate regulatory considerations for various business use cases.
- New Product Compliance: Assess compliance for new products and services.
- Documentation Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date internal compliance documentation.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Conduct regulatory monitoring on Italian banking regulations to ensure compliance.
- Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary contact with Italian regulatory bodies.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in a compliance role, ideally within fintech or a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong understanding of Italian banking regulations and the payments ecosystem.
- Creative and resourceful problem-solver with a positive, proactive approach.
- High degree of autonomy and initiative.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Italian and English.
- Ideal candidate qualities: empathetic, skilled, and collaborative.
