Associate, Safeguarding and Client Assets (12 month FTC)

Checkout.com

Associate, Safeguarding and Client Assets (12 month FTC)

Salary Not Specified

Checkout.com, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 821e78db95ee4bbbae74db686a8bc80e

Full Job Description

Checkout.com is seeking a motivated Associate to join our Treasury team. The successful candidate will be working on the buildout and deepening of Safeguarding capabilities globally.

In response to the continued scaling and expansion of Checkout.com in terms of volume, product diversity, regulated activities and legal entity footprint, you will be identifying risks associated to Safeguarding, contributing to the overall design and implementation of a Safeguarding framework and policy, with a focus on developing, managing and embedding safeguarding across the organisation to meet regulatory rules.

How you'll make an impact

  • Responsible for daily monitoring of Safeguarding compliance and developing enhancements to calculation and reporting methodologies to satisfy regulatory needs

  • Manage relevant escalations, management information and project updates to Senior Management and committees, including tracking remediation actions and project plans

  • Develop and enhance safeguarding related processes and controls with treasury teams to ensure compliance with related policies and supporting audit requirements

  • Develop analysis to assess flow of fund models and treasury impacts to provide recommendations to meet specific safeguarding requirements and business/product needs

  • Contribute to embedding the Safeguarding framework and associated policies across the organisation including delivery of training materials

  • Develop documentation of policies and procedures associated with the above

  • Involvement in wider Checkout.com's strategic global expansion and regulatory initiatives within the treasury space

    4+ years of either treasury, finance, regulatory or risk-related experience

  • Good understanding of treasury concepts such as cash management and FX including associated risks and controls

  • Basic understanding of protection/custodianship of customer assets (e.g. Safeguarding or CASS)

  • Strong communication and influencing skills with an ability to build and leverage cross-functional relationships

  • Experience of working through change and implementing new cross-functional processes

  • Attention to detail and proactivity crucial

  • Forward-thinking, adaptable and thrives in a fast paced environment

  • Basic knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as CASS, EMI/PI or banking regulations desirable

    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., 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.

    Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via
  • Our Culture video https://youtu.be/BEwnpHuadSw

  • Our careers page https://www.checkout.com/careers

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  • Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/


  • 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.