Compliance Monitoring and Testing Lead
Core
Lead the design, execution, and operationalization of a second-line Compliance Monitoring & Testing Programme to ensure regulatory controls are effective ahead of go-live and ongoing operations.
Role type
Senior second-line compliance monitoring and testing lead
Builds
Compliance framework, risk-based testing plans, and assurance reports for a regulated financial services entity
Domain
Financial services (AML/CFT, consumer protection, conduct)
Required skills
Risk-based testing planning, AML/CFT controls testing, control design and operating effectiveness assessment, root cause analysis, remediation validation, senior-level reporting, stakeholder partnership, automation of compliance processes
Preferred skills
Experience in payments, e-money, fintech or banking, building/enhancing second-line programmes, thematic reviews, data analytics for compliance, working in complex multinational organizations
Technologies
Data analytics tools, automation frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop and execute risk-based annual Compliance Monitoring & Testing Plans; Lead independent testing of AML/CFT controls; Design and execute thematic and controls-based reviews; Articulate findings and validate remediation effectiveness; Translate testing outcomes into actionable insight for senior management; Support regulatory reviews and Internal Audit; Build relationships across Compliance, Risk, and First Line; Lead opportunities to automate compliance monitoring and reporting.