Deputy Risk and Regulatory Compliance Officer

Viva.com, a leading acquirer for merchant payments in the UK, is seeking a Deputy Risk and Regulatory Compliance Officer to join their Risk and Compliance Team. This role focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing the organization's compliance and risk management framework, promoting a strong risk culture, and acting as a liaison with regulators. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in payment industry standards and regulations to drive innovation and compliance excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance/Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, regulatory or related field.
• Excellent understanding of payment industry standards and regulatory requirements (PSD2, E-money regulations, Consumer Duty, Operational resilience etc).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong ethical judgment.
• Fluent English language skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual base salary
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical health scheme
• Free fruit bowl
• Office based gym
• Training and ongoing support
• International Fintech company environment