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Lead, Electronic Money Accounting

Shopify· Finance
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RemoteFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Lead the regulatory and accounting operations for Shopify's Money Movement Platform in the UK, owning day-to-day compliance obligations for money transfer licenses, supporting global compliance, accounting, and safeguarding functions.

Responsibilities

  • Own the regulatory reporting cycle across Shopify's licensed entities — prepare and file periodic returns accurately and on time as our licensing footprint grows
  • Monitor regulatory requirements as Shopify's money movement licensing expands into UK and EU markets
  • Support the AML compliance program, including transaction monitoring controls, record keeping, and internal control documentation
  • Partner with Legal and product teams on licensing obligations as new jurisdictions are added
  • Track regulatory developments and flag changes affecting licensed entities
  • Support international statutory audits and compilations across Shopify's global entity portfolio
  • Coordinate with external auditors on audit requests, workpapers, and filings
  • Contribute to subsidiary reviews and variance analysis
  • Support intercompany reconciliation and close processes as needed Safeguarding (designated role)
  • Act as the designated safeguarding person for Shopify EMI UK Ltd. under CASS 15
  • Review daily safeguarding reconciliation output and attest to its accuracy
  • Maintain the safeguarding resolution pack and file monthly FCA returns
  • Manage the annual safeguarding audit and monitor bank-partner eligibility

Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
  • Experience inside an FCA-regulated payment institution or money services business in a compliance or finance function
  • Proven ability to manage regulatory filing obligations across multiple jurisdictions and entity types in a regulated environment

Skills

Required:Regulatory reportingAML/complianceIntercompany reconciliation

Benefits

  • Access to the Newest and Best AI Tooling: leverage AI-driven solutions to tackle complex compliance and reporting challenges (as described in role)
Last updated Aug 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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