Regulatory Compliance Manager

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross‑border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high‑growth industry.

Department: Regulatory Compliance

Reports to: Group Compliance Director

Location: Ebury Malaga Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

The Regulatory Compliance Manager is a key leadership role within the second line of defense (2

LoD). Reporting directly to the Group Compliance Director, you will drive regulatory initiatives and ensure the organization remains compliant within a fast‑paced, agile environment. You will balance technical advisory, policy development, and the oversight of a robust global monitoring framework while managing a team of Compliance Analysts.

• 1. Regulatory Advisory & Policy Development
  • Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice on complex business queries including licensing, product compliance, and conduct risk within current operations.
  • Specialist Oversight: Lead second‑line advisory for Client Asset Protection and Safeguarding to ensure the security of client funds.
  • Policy Architecture: Drive the drafting, reviewing, and development of regulatory policies. Ensure the implementation of internal controls based on applicable local and international regulations.
  • Advisory Controls: Manage compliance advisory for internal controls, including Complaints, Breaches, Conflicts of Interest, and Personal Account Dealing (PAD).
  • Regulatory Scanning: Perform compliance scanning across all active jurisdictions to ensure internal standards remain aligned with evolving legal requirements.
• 2. Monitoring, Assurance & Reporting
  • Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP): Design and maintain the CMP, including risk‑based specifications, sample sizes, frequencies, and testing scorecards.
  • Regulatory Reporting: Oversee regulatory and transaction reporting obligations, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness.
  • Horizon Scanning: Responsible for ongoing horizon scanning and the development of Gap Analysis for new and emerging regulatory requirements.
  • Audit Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, managing the implementation and closure of their recommendations.
  • Management Information (MI): Produce high‑quality MI and data analysis for relevant committees and the Group Compliance Director.
• 3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Line Management: Provide day‑to‑day management, mentorship, and performance oversight for a team of Senior Compliance Analysts.
  • Training: Create and deliver regulatory training programs to various business units to foster a global culture of compliance.
  • Relationship Management: Act as a key partner to local and group compliance functions and wider business stakeholders, demonstrating expert stakeholder management skills.

• Technical Expertise
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Expert understanding of regulations applicable to Electronic Money, Payment Services, and Investment Firms (including Conduct of Business, Market Abuse, and Transaction Reporting frameworks).
  • Prudential Awareness: Knowledge and understanding of regulatory capital and prudential requirements is considered an advantage.
  • Compliance Proficiency: Deep experience in record keeping, log keeping, and maintaining robust audit trails.
  • Analytical
    
    Skills:
    
    Expert ability to read, interpret, and provide detailed analysis of complex legislation and regulatory papers across various jurisdictions.
• Core Attributes
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    fluency in English is essential.
  • Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment, managing tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Autonomy: Comfortable working…