Risk & Compliance Lead (Payments)

Location: Madrid, Spain; hybrid work arrangement.

Company

hirify.global develops technology and payment solutions for the travel industry through its Outpayce business.

What you will do

• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, escalating incidents and control weaknesses to the Head of Compliance.
• Design and execute second-line controls covering AML/CTF, sanctions and other financial-crime risks, and monitor remediation.
• Assess new products, services and business initiatives for regulatory and compliance risks and define mitigating measures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory assessments and assurance reviews, including evidence collection, stakeholder engagement and closure of findings.
• Prepare Risk & Compliance reporting for senior management, committees and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee selected compliance operations, policies, training, governance activities and engagement with regulators, industry bodies and working groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Accounting or another relevant discipline.
• At least five years of multi-jurisdictional compliance experience within financial services, payments or fintech.
• Practical experience in general compliance and an understanding of non-financial risk management.
• Good knowledge of payment-services regulation, including SAC, PSD2/PSD3, outsourcing and data-protection requirements.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business processes and controls.
• Experience coordinating audits, regulatory reviews, remediation programmes or compliance-governance activities.
• Strong stakeholder-management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and collaborative approach and the ability to influence colleagues at different levels.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Strong proficiency in standard office applications and familiarity with GRC, screening or sanctions-related tools.

Nice to have

• Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
• French or German language skills are advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Madrid, Spain.
• Inclusive culture focused on belonging, fair treatment and equal opportunity.
• Accessible recruitment process and consideration for qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.