Manager, Safeguarding

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Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We're the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That's why we're on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we're just getting started. We're building diverse and inclusive teams around the world - because that's how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Job Description

Checkout.com is seeking a driven and agile Manager, Safeguarding Reconciliations to join our growing Finance team. As part of our Treasury function, you will oversee the Safeguarding Reconciliation Team and calculate daily funding positions across multiple global entities. This fast-paced, multifaceted environment demands meticulous attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated, laser-focused, and highly organized, capable of handling a high volume of work. While possessing management experience, you must also be a team player, willing to assist where needed.

As Checkout.com continues to scale and expand in volume, product diversity, regulated activities, and legal entity footprint, you will identify risks associated with Safeguarding position calculation. You will contribute to designing and implementing a Safeguarding framework, focusing on automation and embedding safeguarding across the organization to meet regulatory rules.

How you'll make an impact:

• Oversee the Safeguarding Reconciliation Team to ensure timely and accurate daily reconciliations.
• Monitor Global Safeguarding compliance daily and develop enhancements to calculation and reporting methodologies to meet regulatory needs.
• Manage escalations, management information, and project updates to Senior Management and committees, including tracking remediation actions and project plans.
• Develop and enhance safeguarding processes and controls with treasury teams to ensure compliance with policies and support audit requirements.
• Contribute to embedding the Safeguarding framework and associated policies across the organization.
• Develop documentation of policies and procedures.
• Partner with other CKO teams to develop and implement automation initiatives and support new product projects.
• Lead in Checkout.com's strategic global expansion and regulatory initiatives within the treasury space.
• Support Reconciliation leadership with ad-hoc tasks and regular critical metric dashboards.
• Manage requirements for both internal and external audits.
• Continually develop skills and knowledge in line with business growth and expansion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in treasury, finance, regulatory, or risk-related fields.
• Extensive management skills, experience with direct and indirect reporting lines.
• Understanding of customer asset protection/custodianship (e.g., Safeguarding or CASS).
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build and leverage cross-functional relationships.
• Forward-thinking, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in an evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Knowledge of Card Schemes, Alternative Payment Methods, or Payin/Payout solutions is an advantage.
• Very good knowledge of MS Excel (Formulas, PQ, or VBA).
• Ability to self-manage complex individual projects and automate manual tasks within the team or department.
• Ability to establish relationships with key partner groups to achieve business outcomes and improve process efficiency.

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.

Our clients come from all over the world - and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we'll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We'd love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We'll be happy to support you.

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