FCP Governance Counsel - Financial Sanctions

WHO WE ARE At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide. Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like. Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers.  If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced and strategically-minded FCP Governance Counsel to work with Financial Sanctions in the FCP Governance Team, within a growing, technology-driven financial services environment.  This role will be key in maintaining a strong Financial Sanctions Framework in Trustly’s European entities, providing expert guidance across the business, ensuring robust risk management practices and bridging the FCP Governance with Operations and Product. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory integrity. What you'll do

Financial Sanctions Governance Framework Management; including but not limited to, overseeing and ensuring that the Sanctions Governance Framework (including policies and instructions) is regularly reviewed, up to date and compliant with regulatory requirements and the internal governance framework 

Financial Sanctions Risk Assessment; managing the Financial Sanctions Risk Assessment process and documentation

Act as a point of contact and subject matter expert for Financial Sanctions topics in the European organisation, supporting operational, product, and compliance teams with practical, risk-aware guidance in general

Act as a bridge between the FCP Governance Team and Operations, translating the Framework into operational practices and excellence  

Provide clear interpretation of Financial Sanctions regulations and guidelines and their application within a digital financial services context

Support the wider FCP Governance organisation with other FCP-related tasks 

Coordinate preparations of FCP-related reports for senior management and the Board

Coordinate responses to regulatory requests and reporting obligations in line with applicable laws and expectations

Coordinate and participate in relevant governance committees and working groups focused on financial crime risk

Collaborate closely with internal audit, legal, operations and product teams to strengthen controls and foster a culture of accountability

Who you are

Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) or a Bachelor's/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline

4+ years of experience in FCP, AML, financial crime compliance, or related risk roles, ideally including time in a regulated fintech or financial services organization, preferably experience from working in a disruptive fintech business

Strong knowledge of global and regional FCP (AML/CTF) regulations (e.g., EU AML Directives, FATF standards) in general and Financial Sanctions regulations and guidelines in particular

Demonstrated experience developing and managing Financial Sanctions Frameworks, governance structures, risk frameworks

Skilled in navigating complex environments and delivering practical solutions in alignment with both business and compliance objectives

Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are desirable

Experience in other financial crime prevention governance topics, including AML/CTF and Fraud, is a plus

Integrity-driven, a strong sense of responsibility and urgency  

A strong collaborator who effectively partners with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to connect detail to strategic impact

Thrives working in a fast-moving, evolving regulatory and business landscape