Project Manager - Regulatory Affairs

Klarna

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
About UsWith 100 million global active users and almost 3 million transactions per day, Klarna is on the way to becoming the world’s favorite way to shop. To help us get there, we’re assembling an unparalleled global talent team—accelerating individual careers, and disrupting entire industries. We’re looking for people ready to achieve the extraordinary and embrace our bold ambitions as we shape the future of payments and fintech. Will you join us?We are looking for a Regulatory Expert to join our Regulatory Interaction and Licensing team. In this pivotal role, you will manage and coordinate interactions with financial services regulators, ensure high-quality and timely regulatory submissions. You will lead regulatory projects end-to-end and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a multinational environment to maintain strong governance and regulatory readiness.What You Will Do
  • Serve as the central point of contact and delivery lead for financial services regulatory engagements, inquiries, and examinations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams—including legal, compliance, product, engineering, operations, and senior leadership—to ensure aligned and timely delivery of regulatory responses.
  • Lead end-to-end project management of regulatory initiatives: scope projects, develop detailed plans and timelines, track dependencies, mitigate blockers, and provide clear status updates and escalations.
  • Track and report on ongoing and upcoming regulatory interactions across regions and regulators, maintain a central repository of correspondence and commitments, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality documentation with proper formatting and version control for all submissions.
  • Support internal audits and readiness reviews related to regulatory matters.
Who You Are
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience managing complex regulatory projects or programs within a regulated industry such as financial services or payment services.
  • Strong knowledge and practical understanding of regulatory landscapes and agencies including FCA, BaFin, SFSA, or equivalents.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory issues, provide concise updates, and escalate matters when necessary.
  • Detail-oriented and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities, able to navigate complexity and deliver results in fast-paced, multinational environments.
  • Skilled at negotiation and stakeholder engagement, able to build credibility and influence internal and external parties at all levels.
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
ClosingKlarna’s Compensation model
To ensure fairness and maintain global market competitiveness, each role in a specific location has a set base salary. During the recruitment process, we will assess your skills and experience to determine which role is the best fit for you.Please include a CV in English.Since 2005, Klarna has been on a mission to reimagine how consumers spend and save in their daily lives. We help people save time and money and reduce financial worry. With over 85 million global active users and 2.5 million transactions per day, our vision is a world where Klarna empowers everyone, everywhere, through seamless financial and commerce experiences—as a personalized, trusted assistant making financial empowerment effortless.Over 575,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store.

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