Head of Compliance Infrastructure and Analytics

BVNK

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Crime Architecture and Analytics team is dedicated to building scalable, future-proof solutions that mitigate financial crime risks and ensure regulatory compliance - all while delivering a seamless customer experience. This role involves extensive cross-team collaboration and requires strong expertise in the Financial Crime domain.
In our Product and Engineering organisation, small autonomous teams independently set and execute on their own strategies while closely collaborating across the organisation. As the Head of Compliance Infrastructure and Analytics you will own and shape this critical area encompassing two product managers, two systems analysts and one data analyst. You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between compliance and product, ensuring seamless integration of regulatory requirements with user-centric solutions. You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between compliance and product, accelerating our time-to-market by building scalable, automated guardrails that allow new products to launch swiftly and securely. By equipping our internal teams with the sophisticated tools and data insights they need to operate with maximum efficiency, you will ensure BVNK remains both compliant and agile in a constantly evolving global landscape.

Requirements

• Strong domain knowledge – Specifically in FinCrime, AML, or Fraud. While you don’t need to be an expert in every aspect, deep expertise in at least one area, combined with a solid understanding of the others, is essential
• Experience in a FinTech/Payments environment – Ideally in a FinCrime, Product, or Operations role
• Experience building audit-ready infrastructure - Experience in designing systems that support the annual regulatory audit across jurisdictions including the US and EU.
• AI and machine learning experience – This would be a huge advantage. If you don’t have hands-on experience, a genuine passion for these technologies and a willingness to learn and innovate with them is highly valued
• Experience or understanding of both fiat and crypto payments – Familiarity with the nuances of both payment types is crucial
• Managing high performance team - Proven track record of leading and scaling teams, with a focus on fostering technical excellence, rapid delivery, and a culture of continuous improvement within a complex regulatory environment
• Strong collaboration skills – You’d consider yourself a “people person,” capable of working effectively with stakeholders from various teams and seniority levels
• Experience in a heavily data-driven environment – Using data to guide decision-making at every stage of the product life cycle is second nature to you

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver on the Compliance Infrastructure vision and roadmap - Take full ownership of the Compliance Infrastructure technology stack ensuring it serves as a robust, scalable foundation for all product lines.. Proactively identify opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and security of our financial crime solutions. Ensure alignment with broader company objectives and continuously innovate to stay ahead of emerging financial crime trends
• Drive compliance product requirements and solution clarifications - Actively engage with stakeholders to deeply understand business needs and requirements. Rather than merely gathering requirements, challenge assumptions, identify gaps, and propose creative, effective solutions that balance compliance, security, and customer experience
• Prioritize product backlog - Strategically prioritize and manage the product backlog to maximize value delivery. Balance short-term goals with long-term vision, ensuring high-impact initiatives receive the necessary focus and resources. Clearly communicate priorities and trade-offs to stakeholders
• Infrastructure integrity - Take accountability for the reliability and uptime of core compliance systems, including transaction monitoring and KYC/KYB engines
• Regulatory Enablement - Ensure the infrastructure acts as a business enabler, allowing BVNK to enter new markets and secure and maintain global licenses through superior technical controls
• Ensure continuous alignment on status, progress, dependencies, and risks - Maintain transparent and proactive communication with relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment on key milestones, risks, and dependencies. Facilitate effective cross-team collaboration to remove obstacles and maintain momentum
• Provide and utilise data-driven insights -Transform compliance data into actionable business intelligence, identifying patterns in financial crime to proactively adjust risk appetites and product guardrails. Utilize data-driven insights and feedback loops to enhance product functionality and team performance.
• Supporting internal users and tooling - service the needs of the financial crime intelligence and fraud operational teams building internal dashboards and automated workflows that reduce manual intervention and enhancing their internal tools for further operational efficiency
• Own a list of vendors and capabilities, control access, and ensure stable operations - Manage compliance vendor relationships strategically, assessing capabilities and ensuring optimal integration within our infrastructure. Continuously evaluate vendor performance and explore innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and security
• Partner with engineers within your team to design, scope, and implement new features and controls - Collaborate closely with engineers to drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment. Encourage a culture of experimentation and iteration, ensuring solutions are both technically sound and strategically impactful
• Focus on continuous improvement - Foster a mindset of continuous improvement within the team Actively explore new technologies, methodologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge
• Be a thought leader and innovator - Lead with curiosity and creativity, actively seeking out industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging threats in the financial crime landscape. Drive innovation within the squad by proposing and championing bold ideas and forward-thinking solutions that differentiate us in the market

Benefits

• Fair and competitive salary at every stage of your growth
• Meaningful ownership in the business through our employee option scheme
• Flexible working hours, with hybrid working at its heart
• A culture built on passionate growth-minded people
• A flexible approach to holiday
• Opportunities to travel to our offices around the world
• An open and creative environment where you can help us define the future of BVNK, its culture, and its opportunity sets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed