Regulatory Compliance Manager

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Department: Regulatory Compliance

Reports to: Group Compliance Director

Ebury Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

Role Purpose

The Regulatory Compliance Manager is a key leadership role within the second line of defense (2LoD). Reporting directly to the Group Compliance Director, you will drive regulatory initiatives and ensure the organization remains compliant within a fast-paced, agile environment. You will balance technical advisory, policy development, and the oversight of a robust global monitoring framework while managing a team of Compliance Analysts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Advisory & Policy Development

• Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice on complex business queries including licensing, product compliance, and conduct risk within current operations.

• Specialist Oversight: Lead second-line advisory for Client Asset Protection and Safeguarding to ensure the security of client funds.

• Policy Architecture: Drive the drafting, reviewing, and development of regulatory policies. Ensure the implementation of internal controls based on applicable local and international regulations.

• Advisory Controls: Manage compliance advisory for internal controls, including Complaints, Breaches, Conflicts of Interest, and Personal Account Dealing (PAD).

• Regulatory Scanning: Perform compliance scanning across all active jurisdictions to ensure internal standards remain aligned with evolving legal requirements.

2. Monitoring, Assurance & Reporting

• Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP): Design and maintain the CMP, including risk-based specifications, sample sizes, frequencies, and testing scorecards.

• Regulatory Reporting: Oversee regulatory and transaction reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.

• Horizon Scanning: Responsible for ongoing horizon scanning and the development of Gap Analysis for new and emerging regulatory requirements.

• Audit Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, managing the implementation and closure of their recommendations.

• Management Information (MI): Produce high-quality MI and data analysis for relevant committees and the Group Compliance Director.

3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Line Management: Provide day-to-day management, mentorship, and performance oversight for a team of Senior Compliance Analysts.

• Training: Create and deliver regulatory training programs to various business units to foster a global culture of compliance.

• Relationship Management: Act as a key partner to local and group compliance functions and wider business stakeholders, demonstrating expert stakeholder management skills.

Key Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Regulatory Knowledge: Expert understanding of regulations applicable to Electronic Money, Payment Services, and Investment Firms (including Conduct of Business, Market Abuse, and Transaction Reporting frameworks).

• Prudential Awareness: Knowledge and understanding of regulatory capital and prudential requirements is considered an advantage.

• Compliance Proficiency: Deep experience in record keeping, log keeping, and maintaining robust audit trails.

• Analytical Skills: Expert ability to read, interpret, and provide detailed analysis of complex legislation and regulatory papers across various jurisdictions.

Core Attributes

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is essential.

• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, managing tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Autonomy: Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of tasks while maintaining strong interpersonal links with the global team.

• Experience: Proven background in regulatory compliance, monitoring, or assurance within a regulated financial services firm (FinTech or Payments preferred).

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.

• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.

• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.

• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.

• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.

• Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

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