Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About us:

BVNK provides modern payment infrastructure for businesses. We unify banks and blockchains in a single platform. With BVNK, businesses can send and receive stablecoin payments, convert between currencies, and add stablecoin payments to their checkout. Using our flexible platform, and robust global licensing and compliance expertise, innovators can launch new payment products quickly and compliantly.

We are a diverse team spread across the UK, Europe, South Africa, the US, and APAC, with a shared belief that all payment flows will interact with crypto in the coming decade, and BVNK will be at the forefront of this transformation of the financial system. We have raised $50M in Series B funding from top investors including Haun Ventures, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures, and we're looking for smart, ambitious people to help us build the next generation of payments. 

We're incredibly honored to have made Newsweek's list of The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2 years running (2023 and 2024) and to have been recognized by LinkedIn as one of the Top 20 Startups in the UK in 2024.

About this role in the team:=

We are looking for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our growing Legal and Compliance teams. This role is perfect for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills who is passionate about improving processes and contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional, compliant financial services.

This role offers the opportunity to work across various business functions, providing vital support for legal and compliance initiatives, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional projects.

As a Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the operational and strategic objectives of BVNK’s Legal and Compliance teams. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can manage a diverse range of tasks, from regulatory reporting to Licensing coordination. You will ensure that all administrative aspects of the Regulatory Compliance functions are handled with precision and efficiency, contributing to BVNK’s mission of maintaining the highest regulatory standards. Your ability to multitask, prioritise, and communicate effectively will ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.

In this role, you will be expected to take ownership of key responsibilities such as filing regulatory reports, preparing documentation for regulators and examiners, and supporting legal inquiries and contract management. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, handling everything from meeting scheduling and minute-taking to action tracking and report compilation. Additionally, you’ll work on cross-functional projects to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support BVNK’s broader compliance and legal objectives. Your ability to adapt to new challenges and deliver results will make you an integral part of the team.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, a high degree of accuracy, and a passion for continuous improvement. You will need to build strong relationships with regulators, law enforcement, external counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration. Whether managing time-sensitive regulatory filings or identifying ways to enhance existing processes, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment that values autonomy, problem-solving, and teamwork. This is a dynamic and impactful position where your contributions will directly influence the success of BVNK’s legal and compliance functions.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Filing regulatory reports with external regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness;
• Assisting with the interpretation of documentation for prospective customers at the onboarding stage, ensuring materials meet compliance and regulatory standards;
• Supporting enquiries and assisting with drafting, reviewing, and managing customer contracts;

• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including:
• Minute-taking
• Meeting scheduling and management
• Preparation and distribution of committee packs
• Report compilation
• Action item tracking and follow-up
• Manage and triage the regulatory reporting escalations, ensuring queries are directed to the appropriate team members, prioritised effectively, and resolved in a timely manner;
• Undertaking ad hoc compliance administrative tasks to support the department’s goals;
• Collaborating on cross-functional projects to deliver optimal outcomes for legal and compliance teams; and
• Continuously seeking opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance team performance.

What we need from you:

• Are fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally;
• Have experience in a compliance or legal setting (preferred but not essential);
• Are an excellent communicator, comfortable liaising with regulators, law enforcement, external counsel, and senior stakeholders;
• Are highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively;
• Are a self-starter and problem-solver, who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
• Are passionate about improving operational efficiency and finding smarter ways of working;
• Naturally collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives and enjoy being part of a high-performing team; and
• You’re happy working with a high degree of autonomy and managing evolving priorities to deliver against team and company objectives.=

What success looks like

• Regulatory reports are filed on time and to the highest standard, with no errors;
• Documentation is consistently accurate and aligns with BVNK’s regulatory and compliance requirements;
• Ad hoc tasks and cross-functional projects are completed to a high standard and at speed, contributing to the success of the Legal and Compliance teams;
• Living and breathing continuous improvement, leading to meaningful and measurable efficiency gains; and
• Operational processes and workflows are continuously improved, delivering measurable efficiency gains.

What you can expect from us:

• Fair and competitive salary at every stage of your growth
• Meaningful ownership in the business through our employee option scheme
• Flexible working hours, with hybrid working at its heart
• A culture built on passionate growth-minded people
• A flexible approach to holiday
• Opportunities to travel to our offices around the world
• An open and creative environment where you can help us define the future of BVNK, its culture, and its opportunity sets

 

At BVNK, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. While you may not meet all of our requirements, we’d encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of our expectations. You may be a great fit for this role or another role in our team.