Boku Inc. (BOKU.L) is the leading global provider of local mobile-first payments solutions. Global brands including Amazon, DAZN, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Sony, Spotify, and Tencent rely on Boku to reach millions of new paying consumers who do not use credit cards with our purpose-built payment network of more than 300 local payment methods across 70+ countries. Every year, Boku processes over $10 billion in value for our customers. Incorporated in 2008, Boku is headquartered in London and San Francisco and has employees in over 39 countries around the world, including Brazil, China, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, and the UAE. Boku is a truly global company that takes pride in its diversity and thriving equal opportunity workplace.

Boku is a busy, exciting, and demanding place to work, but it’s the people that make the company. The mix of cultures, viewpoints, and experiences are vital for a global company like ours and every person’s contribution is valued. If you are looking for a new challenge in an exciting, innovative, and international working environment, we are the ideal company for you.

As an Operational Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring Boku remains at the forefront of regulatory compliance within the rapidly evolving financial services industry. Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and interpreting upcoming regulations and industry developments to proactively position the organisation for compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchant Due Diligence:

Conduct comprehensive due diligence on new and existing merchants to assess their risk profile.
Analyse merchant documentation, financial statements, and business operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Evaluate merchant backgrounds, ownership structures, and transaction patterns to identify potential risks or anomalies.

Sanctions Checks:

Execute sanctions screening processes to verify merchant entities and individuals against relevant sanctions lists.
Utilize automated screening tools and databases to conduct thorough sanctions
Investigate and escalate any potential matches or discrepancies identified during sanctions screening.

Ongoing Compliance Queries:

Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding compliance-related inquiries.
Respond promptly and effectively to compliance queries from various departments within the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns and implement corrective actions as needed.

Regulatory Compliance:

Stay abreast of regulatory developments and changes in the financial industry pertaining to merchant due diligence and sanctions screening.
Assist in the development and enhancement of compliance frameworks and controls to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of due diligence activities, sanctions checks, and compliance queries.
Prepare comprehensive reports documenting compliance findings, trends, and recommendations for management review.
Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and audits related to merchant due diligence and sanctions compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services industry, with a focus on Operation Compliance.
In-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment for payment institutions and relevant international regulations.
Strong understanding of payment systems and other compliance-related
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving
Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based
Comprehensive healthcare and retirement
Professional development opportunities and ongoing
Dynamic and collaborative work
Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing