Compliance Risk Assessments Lead

Paysafe is a global payments platform powering the experience economy, with a strong focus on the iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality sectors. With 30 years of expertise in payment technology, Paysafe helps businesses and consumers lift every experience through seamless, secure payment solutions, including card payments, digital wallets such as Skrill, eCash solutions like PaysafeCard, and a suite of local payment methods. With approximately 2,900 employees across 12 countries and annualized transactional volume of $167 billion in 2025, Paysafe connects people and businesses worldwide through innovative digital payment experiences. 

What to expect:

• Lead the end-to-end compliance risk assessment processes of Paysafe related to the various elements of the Compliance framework on the various process, policy, geography, framework, business, entity, etc. levels.
• Establish and maintain the various compliance risk assessment standards and methodologies, in line with Paysafe’s approach.
• Prepare various compliance risk assessments, in line with the relevant policies and standards.
• Support a team of Compliance risk assessment officers and guide them with expertise and motivate them to deliver high value Compliance risk assessments, in line with Paysafe’s policies and relevant standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders across, Compliance, Risk, Product, Business, Operations and other functions, to address compliance risk assessment related issues, propose business improvements and drive execution.
• Track the implementation of actions and recommendations, as well as monitor completion.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert for the conduct of risk assessments and develop department capability around AML/Compliance risk assessments and decision processes aligned with Paysafe’s operating model and risk strategy.
• Conduct research on industry leading practices for risk assessment matters pertaining to the payments industry.
• Prepare other documentation and information related to the Compliance framework
• Prepare documentation and information (incl. reports and other data) for relevant Committees as well as external stakeholders.
• Attend internal as well as external meetings with relevant stakeholders, including Committees.

To be successful you need to have:

• 3+ years of post‑qualification experience in Compliance, Risk Management, or Financial Crime within international financial services, payments, fintech, or regulated environments.
• University degree in a related discipline.
• Proven experience designing, executing, and maintaining AML/Compliance risk assessments across products, processes, entities, and geographies.
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, ABC, and broader regulatory compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Hands‑on experience with risk mapping, control effectiveness assessments, gap analysis, residual risk evaluation, and remediation tracking.
• Good understanding of merchant and consumer compliance, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, and business or product change assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, translating risk assessment outcomes into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or providing functional oversight to Compliance or Risk professionals and ensuring consistent, high‑quality outputs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, organizational, and project management skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of Spanish or German would be an advantage.

We offer in return:

• The opportunity to write the history of a leading and growing multinational company
• Tailor-made training and ongoing development to help you enhance your skills in the field of online payments
• Multiple career progression opportunities in a dynamic in-house business
• Environment where product expertise, professional and personal commitment are rewarded
• Competitive remuneration and social benefits package (25 days annual paid leave, 4 days paid volunteering time a year through our Paysafe Giving initiative, health insurance, sports card, team events, company discounts, variety of soft skills, business and technical training programs)
• Fun and collaborative working atmosphere
• Flexible working model - we encourage our employees to embrace our flexible working approach. You will be expected to work from home and spend an average of three days a week at our Sofia office as part of our hybrid work model

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team that is inspired by a unified vision and propelled by passion.

Send your CV in English.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Paysafe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination of any type with regard to ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of recruitment and employment.  If you need any reasonable adjustments please let us know.  We will be happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.