Senior Compliance Officer at Walletto

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

3800.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Compliance, Risk Classification, Compliance Due Diligence, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Reporting, Policy Drafting, Audit Monitoring, Legal Interpretation, Analytical Skills, Leadership Skills, English Fluency, Lithuanian Fluency

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About us: WALLETTO is a fast-growing electronic money institution based in Vilnius. We’re powering modern payment solutions across Europe — helping businesses send, receive, and move money securely and efficiently. As a trusted partner of Visa and Mastercard, we provide payment accounts (SEPA, SWIFT, A2A), card acquiring (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay), and co-brand card issuing programs. We’re building the next generation of payments — and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us. About the role: As our Senior Compliance Officer, you will be a key guardian of our regulatory integrity and play a central role in ensuring the business operates in full compliance with Lithuanian and EU requirements. You will oversee the compliance framework, lead monitoring and audit Company’s activities, and act as a trusted advisor to senior management and regulators. What you will do: • Conducting regulatory compliance reviews, including testing and controls assessment across different business lines; • Drafting, updating and reviewing internal compliance policies and procedures in collaboration with relevant stakeholders; • Acting as the primary compliance liaison for specific business functions or product verticals (e.g. card issuing/acquiring, e-money, safeguarding, etc.); • Monitoring regulatory developments relevant to the Company and ensuring internal communication and policy alignment; • Participating in regulatory gap assessments and supporting remediation planning and follow-up; • Contributing to the oversight of partnerships, including risk classification and compliance due diligence; • Participating in regulatory reporting preparation and responding to ad hoc internal compliance queries; • Leading or co-leading training sessions on compliance-related topics What we expect from you: • Master’s degree in Law; • Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance role within EMI, payment, banking, or financial services sector; • Solid understanding of EU and Lithuanian regulatory frameworks applicable to electronic money institutions including deep knowledge of EBA recommendations, EU regulatory frameworks, and market best practices in compliance; • Proven ability to interpret legal and regulatory text and apply them to business operations; • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels; • Sound organisational and communication skills, ability to work independently and within the team; • Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills; • Fluent in English and Lithuanian (knowledge of other EU language would be an additional asset); • Familiarity with international card scheme operators’ requirements is considered a strong advantage. What we offer: Gross salary in the range of € 3800 /month based on your experience Private health insurance (after the probation period) Extra paid time off for your birthday and work anniversaries Centrally located office in Vilnius – and yes, it’s pet-friendly! Professional growth opportunities Engaging company events and regular team-building activities

Responsibilities

The Senior Compliance Officer will oversee the compliance framework and ensure the business adheres to Lithuanian and EU regulatory requirements. Key duties include conducting compliance reviews, drafting internal policies, and acting as a liaison for regulators and senior management.