Head of Regulatory Compliance (EU Branches)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Regulatory Compliance is a key team that ensures Revolut’s products and processes meet the regulatory requirements and translate this into the best customer outcomes. They’ve got an outstanding ability to find solutions and carry out testing in a purely digital environment. Those data-driven experts know that better people and machines are the most effective way of managing conduct risk.

We’re looking for a Head of Regulatory Compliance who'll lead regulatory compliance efforts in Revolut Bank UAB branches. You'll report directly to the Head of Regulatory Compliance for Europe and support the expansion of Revolut Bank UAB branches established in European Economic Area countries.

If you have extensive experience in the EEA banking industry and proven experience in leading a compliance team that’s excited to design, lead, and shape the future of oversight and compliance, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and leading a team of regulatory compliance experts
• Engaging with management bodies on compliance positions
• Supporting the Head of Regulatory Compliance for Europe in the delivery of their responsibilities, including conduct rules, training, and reporting
• Working with Regulatory Compliance Managers to ensure that local compliance management frameworks and processes are aligned with global ones
• Performing compliance reviews of expansion initiatives and new products
• Advising the business on compliance requirements and related controls
• Identifying regulatory issues proactively and recommending remedies to promote compliance
• Liaising with key internal (e.g. Legal, Risk, BSA/AML officer, etc.) and external (e.g. regulators, advisors, partners, etc.) stakeholders as required

What you'll need

• 8+ years of regulatory compliance experience within a consultancy, compliance function, or regulator
• Experience in C-Suite and board-level engagement on compliance topics
• Expertise identifying compliance risks and potential vulnerabilities, advising on best practices to effectively and efficiently address findings
• Knowledge of how to conduct regulatory gap analysis, policy creation, and implementation
• The desire and drive to learn, grow, and create an impact quickly as part of an expanding team
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects at once, and meet tight deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on execution

Nice to have

• A professional certificate/diploma in compliance, and/or a willingness to take exams in the future
• A degree in business, finance, or law

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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