Senior Counsel, Regulatory
HeadwaySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Senior Associate, Financial Control at Checkout.com
Quatre Bornes Town, Plaine Wilhems, Mauritius
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- 2–4 years’ experience in regulatory or financial reporting, ideally within the financial services, payments, or banking sector
- Strong technical and analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and reporting regimes (e.g. FCA, ACPR, MAS, or equivalent) preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively across finance, treasury, compliance, and data functions
- Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and the use of AI for research and automation, and comfortable working with data sets
- Solid foundation in regulatory or financial reporting
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive, analytical approach suited to a fast-paced, regulated environment
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and submit regulatory returns for Checkout’s regulated entities, including but not limited to: UK (FCA): FIN060 Authorised Electronic Money Institution Questionnaire, FIN073 Baseline Financial Resilience Report, FIN074 Economic Crime Levy; France (ACPR): Common Reporting for Other Financial Institutions (COREP), Statement of Transactions on Payment Accounts and Electronic Money (RUBA); UAE (CBUAE): Payment Returns Form (PRF), Consumer Protection
- Validate and reconcile data used in regulatory reports, ensuring completeness, consistency, and accuracy, resolving data quality issues when they arise
- Assist in interpreting regulatory guidance and converting it into clear reporting requirements
- Support in building the regulatory reporting control environment, designing and implementing controls, defining new data sources, and establishing end-to-end processes and checklists
- Work with data teams to ensure data definitions and mapping are consistent with regulatory interpretations
- Assist in responding to regulatory queries, audits, and second-line reviews, preparing supporting documentation and analysis
- Support continuous operational improvements to enhance efficiency, control, and scalability of regulatory reporting
- Support the rollout of a new automated solution for data collection and transformation
- Participate in regulatory projects and initiatives, including system changes, new reporting requirements, or market expansions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Associate, Financial Control role?
The role involves preparing, reviewing, and submitting regulatory returns for entities in the UK (FCA), France (ACPR), and UAE (CBUAE), validating and reconciling data, interpreting regulatory guidance, building the reporting control environment, working with data teams, and supporting responses to regulatory queries and audits.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What teams will I collaborate with in this role?
You will collaborate closely with internal teams including Compliance, Treasury, Product Control, and Regional Financial Control teams to ensure regulatory reporting obligations are met.
What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this position?
A motivated finance professional with experience in financial regulatory reporting, data validation, regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and process improvements in a high-growth fintech environment would be ideal.
Checkout.com
High-performance payments platform for enterprises
About Checkout.com
Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,780.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.
Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.
Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.
Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.
Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.
Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.
Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.
Risks
Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.
Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.
Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.
Differentiation
Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.
The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.
Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.
Upsides
Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.
The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.
Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.
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