Risk & Compliance Analyst

fire.com – Risk & Compliance Analyst

Open Banking, Payments, APIs and more.

Full Time – Dublin

What we do?

Fire is a Digital Payments Business. We help businesses of all sizes with their accounts, debit cards and payments. With our impressive range of payment services, smart technology, and regulatory licences, we deliver solutions that make managing payments better. With offices in London and Dublin we are a leading FinTech firm working with thousands of businesses and some of the world’s largest financial institutions.

What is the role?

We are seeking a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join our team. Working closely with, and providing assistance to, the Risk and Compliance Officer (‘RCO’) in Ireland and the Compliance Risk and Oversight Officer (‘CROO’) in the UK, you will be responsible for assisting with operational compliance, risk management, and completing relevant projects. As a fast-moving fintech business that is changing the way businesses pay and get paid, you will have a significant opportunity to take responsibility, interact, learn and to see how payments and our business works.

The role entails:

• Legislation – identify required legislative or policy updates and implement the required changes.
• Compliance Monitoring – carry out monthly monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance to our policies and standards.
• Regulatory Returns – liaise with relevant stakeholders to prepare all required external reporting in an accurate and timely fashion.
• AML/CFT Reporting – review internal money laundering or terrorist financing suspicions and report to the relevant authorities.
• Projects – assist with relevant projects to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Meetings – prepare documents for, and present at, the Group Risk & Control Team meetings. Assist with preparing reports for the Management, Audit & Risk Committee, and Board meetings as appropriate.
• Training – prepare material for, and assist with carrying out training such as Data Protection, AML training etc.
• Business Onboarding – maintain the Business Acceptance Standard, reviewing and approving applications where required.
• Team – provide administrative support to the Risk & Compliance Team where required. Work closely with Operations and other functions to ensure smooth running of all processes.

What should you have?

• Educated to degree level, ideally with a LCOI or equivalent qualification with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• A working knowledge of the EU/UK payments legislation.
• Analytical ability and excellent attention to detail, with a focus on producing high quality work.
• Willingness to learn and an ability to work using own initiative.
• A good understanding of our product and the passion to be part of a scaling team.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet internal SLAs on tasks.
• Able to work in fast moving situations.

As a member of the fire.com team you will be contributing to the development of new and innovative fintech solutions – working with an experienced team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact.

What else?

You will be joining a fast-growing established fintech business with offices in Dublin and London. You will have the opportunity to learn, develop and make an impact. In addition to offering a competitive salary we will provide you with a great place to work, engage and take responsibility for delivering compelling financial services products. This is a hybrid role with part work from home and part office based.