Compliance Manager (Fintech)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid working with most teams meeting in the office 2–3 days per week

Salary: £71,559–£102,331 per year

Company

Klarna builds an everyday finance network serving more than 120 million consumers across 26 countries.

What you will do

• Monitor UK regulatory developments affecting Klarna's business areas and interpret new or amended requirements.
• Translate regulations into compliance guidelines, policies, routines, plans, and implementation activities.
• Advise business teams and stakeholders on compliance matters and support regulatory engagement, notifications, and reporting.
• Oversee adherence to UK regulations, maintain compliance governance, and identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Prepare risk analyses and coordinate internal and external compliance reports.
• Support the development of new products and services and provide regulatory knowledge and training across Klarna.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of experience in the financial services sector.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to prioritise work and operate independently while collaborating remotely with international colleagues and stakeholders across time zones.
• Ability to explain regulatory topics clearly to business stakeholders.
• Integrity, ambition, proactivity, and an action-oriented approach.

Nice to have

• Legal background.
• Experience with payment services and systems, consumer credit, financing, or lending.
• Experience with financial crime risk, including AML/CTF, ABC, fraud, PSD2, or open banking.
• Experience working at a fintech firm.
• Swedish language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones.
• Most teams currently work together in the office 2–3 days per week, depending on the team.
• Non-traditional professional backgrounds and diverse perspectives are welcomed.
• The role may be hired at Specialist or Manager level depending on experience.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV in English that focuses on concrete achievements, outcomes, and costs.
• Final compensation depends on qualifications, skills, and experience.