Risk and Compliance Manager

Who are Yapily

Yapily is on a mission to enable innovative companies to create better and fairer financial services for everyone, through the power of open banking.

Yapily is an open banking infrastructure platform solving a fundamental problem in financial services today: access. Historically, card networks have monopolised the global movement of money, and banks have monopolised the ownership of, and access to, financial data.

Yapily was founded to challenge these structures and create a global open economy that works for everyone. We exist behind the scenes, securely connecting companies - from growth to enterprise - to thousands of banks worldwide, enabling them to access data and initiate payments through the power of open banking.

What we're looking for

To support the Head of Compliance in delivering the firm’s compliance monitoring programme (“Run”) and scaling the business’ 1st line of defence financial crime controls, KYC and ongoing monitoring processes (“Change”) as the business enters an exciting period of scaling. This is a “hands on” hybrid role that will reward someone who thrives on fast changing priorities and who can communicate compliance and risk feedback clearly to senior management, clients and key third parties.

Requirements

• Support the global head of compliance and C-suite with interactions with regulators and mobilise internal business resources to meet key regulatory deadlines;
• Support the business and 2nd line of defence teams, removing blockers in day-to-day activities and provide support to automate and enhance existing compliance monitoring and onboarding processes;
• Work across UK and European requirements to support the delivery of key risk and compliance projects;
• Support with monthly and quarterly internal management reporting and board reporting, including participating in Risk and Compliance committees and working groups;
• Working with internal and external auditors to support and review audit assessments and create and monitor remediation and gap closure plans;
• Support the business’ risk management programme and consumer duty programme, including updating the business’ risk register and supporting product governance activities;
• Run internal projects and programmes with key business stakeholders such as technology, Compliance and product; and
• Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Head of Compliance

For your new role: . 

• You have exceptionally high integrity. You’ll treat all interactions with the confidentiality, sensitivity and diplomacy they deserve.
• You’re commercially minded – you understand how effective risk management and regulatory compliance can positively impact our products, services and wider business
• You think outside of the box and are pragmatic. You will bring in and iterate on the experience, skills and knowledge of best practice that you have seen elsewhere. You are always looking for better and cost effective ways to do things.
• You have aligned experience. You have worked in a fast past financial services environment before.
• You have designed, operationalised and right sized processes to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance 
• You are driven and curious. You ask questions and you strive to understand. 
• You understand that your stakeholders will have different strengths. You’re happy to learn from them and to share your expertise.
• You enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered easily. You’re comfortable managing your time and can be counted on to skilfully handle issues.
• You understand the importance of attention to detail and ensuring quality outputs. Everything you produce is of high quality.
• You have a can-do approach. You think on your feet. Switching up tasks and juggling multiple priorities comes naturally to you.

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay & Equity – We offer a great base salary plus equity, so you’ll own a part of what we’re building together.
• Generous Time Off – Enjoy 25 days of holiday each year (plus bank holidays if you’re in the UK), and earn an extra day each year after your first, up to 5 more!
• Hybrid Working – Life’s about balance.
• Nomad Working – Feel like a change of scenery? Work from anywhere for up to 30 days each year.
• Family First – We offer enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave because your family matters.
• Private Medical Insurance – You’ll get great cover through BUPA, because your health is a priority.
• Mental Health Support – Access personalised mental wellness support through our award-winning partner.
• Future-Ready Perks – Including a solid company pension, life assurance, and income protection.
• Learn & Grow – A £200 annual budget for learning and personal development. Invest in you!
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Commute the healthy way with support from our cycle to work programme.
• Perks Hub Access – Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers through the Yapily Benefits Hub.
• Refer a Friend – Bring someone great onboard and earn £1,000 with our referral scheme.
• Team Vibes – Monthly socials, team lunches, and a budget to hang out and have fun (yes, pizza included 🍕).
• Office Snacks & Doggies – Daily snacks to keep you going, and yes – we’re proudly a dog-friendly office 🐾.