The Compliance team plays a relevant role in ensuring that Kantox Ltd meets its UK regulatory obligations while maintaining industry best practices. As regulatory expectations evolve and our business integrates further within BNP Paribas, the demand for robust compliance oversight, proactive risk management, and efficient team leadership has increased significantly.

To address this, we require a highly experienced Senior Compliance Manager with a strong background in leading UK MLRO functions, managing audits, liaising with the FCA, and overseeing day-to-day compliance operations. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, ensuring that compliance standards are upheld while supporting strategic business objectives.

The ideal candidate will be:

Highly autonomous, acting as an MLRO and ensuring regulatory obligations and supervisory expectations are met. An expert in UK regulatory compliance, including direct experience in reporting to the FCA, managing AML audits, and handling interactions with supervisory bodies. A decisive and responsible leader, capable of justifying compliance assessments, conclusions, and action plans. An effective team manager, skilled in leading compliance staff, coordinating regulatory projects, and mentoring junior team members. A strategic thinker levering regulatory compliance with business operations.

Your experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in senior compliance roles within a UK-regulated firm. Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations (FCA Handbook, AML regulations, GDPR). Proven track record of managing compliance teams and MLRO functions with autonomy. Proven track record of leading FCA engagement and regulatory reportin and experience presenting to senior management, auditors, and regulators. Strong experience in managing compliance teams. Extensive experience handling AML audits, risk assessments, and supervisory inspections. Experience managing cross-border compliance projects and group-wide integration processes.

What you'll be doing:

Regulatory Oversight & FCA Engagement Serve as the primary liaison with the FCA, ensuring timely and accurate regulatory filings, including SARs, MLRO reports, and risk assessments. Lead compliance audits (internal and external), ensuring findings are addressed effectively and action plans are implemented. Maintain a proactive approach to regulatory changes, ensuring Kantox remains ahead of evolving compliance expectations. Compliance & Risk Management Develop and oversee compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to UK AML, financial crime, and data protection regulations. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across business operations, with a focus on AML, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention. Ensure compliance with BNP Paribas Group policies while maintaining Kantox’s operational independence where appropriate.

Team Leadership & Governance

Manage the day-to-day compliance team, training, and operational workflows. Ensure smooth execution of action plans stemming from external audits, GFS inspections, and regulatory reviews. Provide senior management with compliance updates, risk analyses, and strategic recommendations. Integration & Business Advisory Lead compliance efforts in the BNPP integration process, working across multiple workstreams. Provide expert advice to the business on regulatory risks, financial crime prevention, and compliance best practices. Serve as the point of escalation for high-priority AML and compliance matters, including regulatory breaches and enforcement actions.

Preferred qualifications:

Professional compliance certification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, CISI). Prior experience within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or payments firm. Experience with BNP Paribas Group compliance standards is a plus.