[Remote] Risk & Compliance Manager (USA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management, seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee compliance obligations in North America. The role involves ensuring adherence to federal and state laws, managing anti-bribery and trade compliance requirements, and responding to audit findings and whistleblowing issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the organization’s compliance with the requirements of the FFEIC, including responding to any findings in relation to FFEIC audits
• Develop, implement and manage the organization’s anti-bribery, sanctions and trade compliance requirements (including export classification of Bottomline products from North America)
• Management of, and response to, US sanctions, ensuring that Bottomline doesn’t infringe such sanctions
• Manage the country restriction list related to countries into which Bottomline elects not to sell from the US and the rationale
• Assisting the Global DPO in relation to compliance activities under the CCPA and CPRA
• Understanding relevant contractual requirements of Bottomline’s customers in the USA, which are driven by regulation and legislation, and helping to ensure compliance with those requirements
• Undertake annual reviews to ensure compliance with current legal and regulatory standards as well as best commercial practices
• Develop and assess the effectiveness of internal controls by reviewing processes, documentation, and procedures
• Develop and manage annual training programs for FFEIC requirements, anti-bribery, sanctions and trade compliance requirements
• Lead incident response efforts related to FFEIC, anti-bribery, sanctions and trade compliance requirements issues, including investigation, reporting, and mitigation strategies
• Provide updates to Audit Committee detailing audit findings, recommendations for improvement, and potential impact to the business
• Track corrective actions implemented by Audit Committee to address audit findings and ensure ongoing compliance
• Collaborate with legal, product, sales and CISO teams to ensure a compliant approach in all operations and initiatives
• Conduct regular horizon scanning to monitor emerging trends and legislative developments to anticipate and address regulatory and compliance risks

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of FFEIC requirements and relevant federal and state governing laws in relation to fintech and financial software and services operations
• In-depth knowledge of US AML, anti-bribery and corruption legislation and regulation and best practice
• In-depth knowledge of US sanctions implementation and adherence requirements
• Experience of US trade compliance requirements including EECNs and CCLs
• Detailed understanding of the design and deployment of internal control frameworks, policies and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to legal compliance and risk management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a remotely organized organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
• Able to communicate complex issues in a clear & concise manner
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles
• Broad knowledge of US regulated and unregulated financial services market and products, alongside wider cross border fintech/payment services solutions
• Broad knowledge of CCPA and CPRA
• Demonstrable track record of effective C-suite/board level engagement
• Professional certification in relevant field
• Proficiency in data analytic and reporting skills (Excel, Power BI)
• Bachelor's degree in legal, risk, compliance, financial or a related field (Juris Doctor, if applicable)
• 5-10 years of experience in Compliance, Financial Crime and Risk management roles particularly with experience of the FFEIC and in the regulated banking or payments industry

Company Overview

• At Bottomline, we help businesses pay and get paid. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Singapore, Central Region, SGP, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.bottomline.com/decilliongroup.

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