Risk & Compliance Specialist

Our client is a fast-growing Electronic Money Institution (EMI) headquartered in Vilnius, has German roots, and has been serving international clients with payments and financial services since 2020. They operate in a higher-risk (no crypto), high-impact environment having compliance as a cornerstone of their operations.

We are looking for an experienced, independent, and structured Risk & Compliance Specialist to join the Risk and Compliance function and support the companys' evolving regulatory and business landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update various company registers (vendor, outsourcing, risks, conflict of interests, etc.)
• Support various internal and external assessments
• Support with internal and external audits, tracking of remediation actions and improvement plans
• Assist in drafting and updating internal policies, procedures, and manuals
• Support third-party due dilligence and risk assessment processes
• Update and organize policies, procedures, and internal documentation
• Assist in risk and compliance reporting processes and reports preparation
• Maintain compliance calendar and reporting tracker
• Prepare draft documents and summaries for review
• Keep evidence and records ready for audits or inspections

About You

• Education: Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Risk Management or related field
• Experience: Relevant risk management and compliance experience in Electronic Money Institution / Payment Institution / FinTech
• Regulatory Knowledge: Lithuanian EMI regulatory framework, AML/CFT legislation, DORA
• Demonstrates structured and disciplined thinking
• Maintains independence and objectivity
• Is detail-oriented and documentation-driven
• Can operate in a regulated and supervisory environment

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model (Vilnius-based), 2 days office, 3 days remotely
• Strong independence and guidance from an experienced team
• Opportunity to build and modernize risk and compliance systems during a scaling phase