Manager, Policy & Governance (FinCrime Compliance)

About this role

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.

We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.

With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started.

Job Description

Hybrid role with 3 days a week in the London Office

As Checkout scale globally, we are looking for a Financial Crime Compliance SME with experience designing, owning and implementing Policy for Anti-Bribery & Corruption. It's an opportunity to own an area of our compliance function and make an impact from day one.

Sitting in our Compliance function, this person will have an opportunity to lead the ABC policy globally.

• Policy & Governance Framework
• Global Ownership: Design, implement, and maintain the Global Financial Crime Policy for Anti-Bribery & Corruption, ensuring alignment with local regulations in all operating jurisdictions.
• Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Monitor global regulatory shifts and translate complex legal requirements into actionable internal standards.
• Governance Reporting: Prepare high-quality governance reports and MI for the Board and Senior Management, highlighting emerging risks and policy effectiveness.
• ABC Specialization (Anti-Bribery & Corruption)
• ABC Framework Management: Lead the development and enforcement of the Global ABC Policy, specifically targeting high-risk areas such as Incentives and Marketing Joint Ventures.
• Gifts, Entertainment & Hospitality (GEH): Own the global GEH register. You will define the thresholds, manage the approval workflow, and perform periodic audits to ensure compliance.
• Third-Party Risk: Work closely with Procurement to ensure robust ABC due diligence is performed on vendors, partners, and joint venture participants.
• Advisory: Act as the primary point of contact for the business on complex ABC queries, providing pragmatic advice that balances commercial goals with regulatory safety.
• Risk Assessment & Training
• EWRA Support: Contribute to the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) by identifying specific vulnerabilities related to anti-bribery and corruption and policy gaps.
• Culture of Compliance: Develop and deliver specialized training sessions for high-risk departments (Sales, Marketing, Partnerships) regarding bribery risks and proper disclosure protocols.

About You

• Experience: 5+ years in Financial Crime Compliance, specifically within a Policy, Governance, or ABC-focused role (FinTech or Payments experience is a major plus).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the UK Bribery Act, US FCPA, and global AML/Sanctions standards (FATF).
• Operational Mindset: You don’t just write policies; you know how to build the process (e.g., automated registers, clear approval hierarchies) that makes compliance seamless.
• Communication: Exceptional drafting skills. You can explain complex regulatory concepts to a non-compliance audience without losing the nuance.
• Integrity: Unwavering ethical standards and the confidence to provide "challenge" to senior stakeholders when necessary.

Additional Information

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

*Life at*Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

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