As our new Compliance Officer, you’ll step right into the heart of Hero’s Compliance team, working hand-in-hand with Jean-Marc, our highly experienced Head of Compliance. He will be your direct manager, mentor, and sparring partner - giving you a unique opportunity to level up your expertise, learn fast, take real ownership, and make a tangible impact in a fast-growing fintech.
From day one, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and strengthening our compliance framework as a regulated Payment Institution.
Are you ready for this thrilling challenge? 🚀
As a Compliance Officer, your missions will be to:
Drive the implementation of our compliance program - from drafting policies and procedures to coordinating initiatives across teams.
Partner with our FinCrime & Operations teams to keep our KYC/KYB processes sharp and ensure world-class customer due diligence.
Contribute to risk assessments and fine-tune our customer risk rating methodology.
Help design and deliver impactful AML-CTF training to foster a strong compliance culture across Hero.
Participate in internal control testing, audits, and continuous improvement projects to raise the bar.
Assist with regulatory reporting and maintain smooth, proactive communication with regulators.
Support the relationship with external auditors on compliance-related matters.
Keep our procedures up-to-date and ensure they meet the highest standards.
We’re looking for a curious and driven compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment - and who’s eager to learn from the best.
Degree in Law, Finance, or Economics (Master’s preferred)
2–4 years’ experience in AML-CTF compliance, ideally in payment institutions, banks, or fintech
Solid knowledge of EU AML directives, French AML-CTF regulations (ACPR), and customer due diligence requirements
Autonomous and proactive - you spot issues, bring solutions, and don’t wait for someone else to act
Comfortable working with specialist teams and driving cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication skills in French and English - clear, confident, and adaptable to all audiences
Agile mindset, able to adapt quickly to changing regulations and business priorities
💲BSPCE (Stock Options)
💻 A flexible remote work policy.
🗼Office in the heart of Paris
🌞 An access to our coworking spaces in Barcelona and Berlin
🦸🏻 A team of experts, united and driven by a common passion for company development.
😎 A warm working atmosphere, with plenty of downtime: ice-breakers, regular team-building activities, afterworks, team lunches, seminars, etc.
🥗 Meal vouchers to enjoy at lunchtime
🌴 RTT for all employees based in France
Get set! To secure an offer, you’ll need to navigate through a swift fifth-step process:
A 30-minute video conference with our Talent Acquisition Specialist (Maëlis)
A second interview with your Manager, our Head of Compliance (Jean-Marc)
A case study with your manager
A cultural fit session with :
Several members of our FinCrime and Operations team
Our Lead HR (Anne-Béatrice)
A reference check
Full-time contract
Availability: ASAP
Based in Paris
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