Compliance Governance Specialist

Full Time
Madrid, Spain
1 month ago

Build Your Career | Love your Work | Make a Difference 

Payoneer’s mission is to empower businesses to go beyond – beyond borders, limits and expectations. In today’s digital world, Payoneer enables businesses of all sizes from anywhere in the world to access new economic opportunities by enabling them to transact globally as easily as they do locally. 

Payoneer’s digital payments platform streamlines global commerce for millions of small businesses, marketplaces and enterprises from over 200 countries and territories. Leveraging robust technology, compliance, operations and banking infrastructure, Payoneer delivers a suite of services that includes cross-border payments, working capital, tax solutions and risk management. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world’s leading brands like Airbnb, Amazon, Google and Upwork, Payoneer makes global commerce easy and secure. 

**This is a hybrid role working at least 3 days from our office in central Madrid. CVs in English only please** 

What You’ll Do 

The Compliance Documentation and Governance Specialist helps ensure that Payoneer’s Anti-Money Laundering/Countering-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) Compliance-related processes are fully and clearly documented on the level required by external examinations and audits. This role will work closely with Payoneer’s operational departments, as well as with Compliance stakeholders, in order to record and update relevant Payoneer policies, procedures, and records.  You will also maintain existing documentation, ensuring that the information is current and available to all stakeholders. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

  • Produce high-quality formal documentation of AML/CTF Compliance-related processes and projects. 
  • Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the different monitoring systems and review processes implemented by Payoneer. 
  • Coordinate with Compliance and regulatory functions to assist in documenting regulatory projects and audit requirements. 
  • Manage changes and updates to existing documentation, in conjunction with a variety of stakeholders in Compliance, Operations and Product. 
  • Collect and store all required Compliance artifacts across documentation lifecycle.  

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Native-level English proficiency and writing (C2 level). 
  • Bachelor’s Degree.  
  • 3+ years of proven experience in AML/CTF and sanctions compliance.  
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive compliance reports and documentation to be read by internal management and external auditors. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, with the ability to educate and influence stakeholders across the business. 
  • High self-learning skills with a proactive approach to staying abreast of evolving compliance regulations, standards, and best practices. 

 

Nice to Have 

  • Advanced certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist).  
  • Experience working in a financial technology company or similar fast-paced industry. 

Who We Are 

Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) is the world’s go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere.  From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world’s leading brands, Payoneer offers a universe of opportunities, open to you. 

 

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