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Shift4

Lead Compliance Officer (Payments)

6w

Shift4

London, GB · Full-time · £90,000 – £120,000

About this role

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses. We're looking for a proactive, highly motivated, and ambitious Compliance Officer to join and strengthen our growing Compliance team.

In this pivotal role, you will enhance company-wide compliance culture and act as a critical liaison between Shift4 Payments UK Limited and key regulatory bodies. You will ensure all regulatory requirements are seamlessly integrated across the business. Work closely with internal teams on complex compliance activities to drive our mission forward.

Day-to-day involves monitoring the regulatory landscape, developing internal compliance policies, and preparing reports for senior leadership. Lead compliance projects, conduct gap analyses, manage stakeholders, and perform due diligence on vendors. Support the MLRO and Compliance Director with regulatory reporting and resolving issues from agencies.

Uphold adherence to AML, ATF, governance, and conduct rules while assisting in annual AML Business Risk Assessments. Document new regulatory requirements and controls to enhance compliance capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen our robust compliance framework in a dynamic payments environment.

Requirements

  • Proven knowledge of the UK financial services sector and the regulatory framework (specifically the FCA)
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field
  • Demonstrable knowledge of regulatory and conduct risk
  • Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) regulations
  • Experience in compliance testing, gap analyses, and regulatory reporting
  • Familiarity with financial crime prevention and governance frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the regulatory landscape to identify new legal developments and assess their impact on Shift4 Payments UK Limited
  • Develop, draft, and formally endorse internal compliance policies and procedures
  • Prepare high-quality reports and presentations on compliance matters for senior leadership and the Board
  • Lead and coordinate compliance regulatory projects, including conducting gap analyses
  • Conduct due diligence reviews on vendors utilising our third-party management system
  • Ensure timely resolution of compliance issues and requests from regulatory bodies
  • Assist in the annual review of the AML Business Risk Assessment by evaluating risks and controls
  • Support the MLRO and Compliance Director with mandatory regulatory reporting obligations