Manager, Policy & Governance (FinCrime Compliance)

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Company Description We’re Checkout.com . You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day. We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers. Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale. If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started. Job Description Hybrid role with 3 days a week in the London Office As Checkout scale globally, we are looking for a Financial Crime Compliance SME with experience designing, owning and implementing Policy for Anti-Bribery & Corruption. It's an opportunity to own an area of our compliance function and make an impact from day one. Sitting in our Compliance function, this person will have an opportunity to lead the ABC policy globally. 1. Policy & Governance Framework Global Ownership: Design, implement, and maintain the Global Financial Crime Policy for Anti-Bribery & Corruption, ensuring alignment with local regulations in all operating jurisdictions. Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Monitor global regulatory shifts and translate complex legal requirements into actionable internal standards. Governance Reporting: Prepare high-quality governance reports and MI for the Board and Senior Management, highlighting emerging risks and policy effectiveness. 2. ABC Specialization (Anti-Bribery & Corruption) ABC Framework Management: Lead the development and enforcement of the Global ABC Policy, specifically targeting high-risk areas such as Incentives and Marketing Joint Ventures. Gifts, Entertainment & Hospitality (GEH): Own the global GEH register. You will define the thresholds, manage the approval workflow, and perform periodic audits to ensure compliance. Third-Party Risk: Work closely with Procurement to ensure robust ABC due diligence is p…