Compliance Officer

A pioneer and market leader in Embedded Banking, Powens Group is committed to supporting financial players in designing services and payment experiences that users love.

Headquartered in Barcelona and Paris, Powens Group is at the forefront of the Banking-as-a-Service and Open Finance movements in Europe and Latin America. Our mission is to offer banking technology as a service to any company aiming to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. We achieve this through our API-based regulated solutions covering Bank accounts, Payment solutions, Open Banking / Finance, and more.

Powens Group is a rapidly growing fintech regulated in France and Spain, allowing operations in all European countries and in Mexico.

We are a trusted partner to the top financial industry players and software editors, and we have achieved this by scouting the best talents. Joining Powens Group means being a part of an inclusive, multicultural, and international team of over 130 employees.

Job Description:

As part of the French team, you will be in charge of the following for the payment institution :

• Carry out regulatory monitoring and AML mandatory checks

• Perform level 1 permanent controls on the compliance framework

• Draft and spread rules and procedures, and participate in the improvement and updating of internal documentation (policies and procedures, AML classification…)

• Ensure the regulatory watch

• Ensure that compliance-related regulatory requirements are transposed into internal tools and procedures

• Organize and coordinate reporting, monitoring and prevention tools for the compliance framework

• Ensure that the payment institution complies with laws, regulations and professional standards

• Participate to various projects managed by the Compliance Team

• Contribute to the promotion of a culture of risk, control, and compliance within Powens through the implementation and monitoring of training programs

Profile and skills required:

• Have a first experience as an Compliance or AML officer within a financial institution. Experience in fintech will be a plus.

• Knowledge of the financial sector and banking regulations.

• Full working proficiency in French and English

• Ability to work autonomously and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate ownership and steering skills in managing cross-department projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory topics clearly.

• Analytical mindset with sound judgment and high attention to detail.

• Open-minded and a team player, you know how to collaborate effectively within a team.

• Strong ethical standards, autonomy, and the ability to lead by example

Recruitment process:

• HR online interview

• Online interview with Head of Compliance & Risk

• Case study with Head of Compliance & Risk

• Culture fit with a team member

Salary Range : 38K-40K base salary

Women are under-represented in the fintech industry. To women candidates, please dare to take your rightful place!

Powens Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we foster an inclusive and diverse working environment without any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability.. If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please let us know to accommodate!