Location: UK, Malta, Ukraine, Europe
Our client is a leading Electronic Money Institution (EMI), authorized by the FCA (UK), FINTRAC (Canada), and MFSA (Malta), operating across 140 countries and over 25 industries. They offer multicurrency IBANs, merchant solutions, and mass payment options — all accessible through a single platform and contract. This makes them a preferred partner for both local and international payments.
Following their recent Maltese license, they’re excited to expand into new markets and are looking for an experienced and strategic Finance Officer to lead and oversee all financial operations in Malta and globally.

• Leading financial licensing processes across the EU, UK, and other regions
• Managing the opening and maintenance of correspondent and operational bank accounts
• Handling complex legal inquiries and RFIs from banks and authorities
• Staying updated on all relevant financial regulations — including banking, EMI, PI, PASEP, AML, KYC, and data protection — and implementing necessary changes
• Updating compliance programs in line with regulator requirements
• Managing regulatory reporting, AML, and other audits
• Overseeing company governance policies and regulatory compliance
• Driving licensing processes for expansion into new markets
• Maintaining accurate record-keeping and company documentation
• Developing and implementing corporate compliance and governance programs across the group
• Improving company policies related to KYB, AML, anti-fraud, and compliance functions
• Drafting contracts such as NDA, MSA, Employment, Outsourcing, Loan, and Outstaffing agreements
• Serving as the primary liaison with local law firms, auditors, and regulators
• Conducting pre-engagement audits for third-party vendors, financial providers, banks, payment systems, and partners
• Reporting regularly to the CEO and Head of Operations on regulatory matters and proposals
• Leading crisis response to ensure business continuity and minimize risks