Key Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring & Controls

• Support the operation of  our  Compliance function in accordance with the company’s compliance governance framework.
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities and internal controls in accordance with the Compliance monitoring framework and assigned areas of responsibility.
• Identify, assess and report compliance risks and potential deficiencies.
• Document control findings, propose appropriate remediation measures and follow up on agreed corrective actions.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of measures designed to mitigate identified compliance risks.

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and interpret applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and relevant payment scheme requirements.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and assess the impact of new or amended requirements on Wallester’s products, services, systems and internal processes.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical compliance requirements and support their implementation across the organisation.
• Identify and assess risks arising from actual or potential non-compliance.

Risk Assessments & Business Advisory

• Conduct compliance risk assessments of new and existing products, services, business projects and third-party arrangements.
• Provide proactive compliance advice and support to business functions during the development or modification of products, services and processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and ensure relevant compliance considerations are identified and addressed.

Policies & Procedures

• Develop, review and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, methodologies and other internal documentation.
• Support the timely implementation of regulatory changes within Wallester’s internal regulatory framework.
• Review business processes and internal documentation from a compliance perspective and provide recommendations where necessary.

Regulatory Reporting & Communication

• Support the Head of Compliance and other relevant stakeholders in responding to requests from supervisory authorities, auditors and other relevant external parties.
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory responses, reports, notifications and supporting documentation.
• Collect, analyse and structure information required for compliance reporting and regulatory engagements.
• Clearly communicate compliance findings, risks and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and maintain compliance training and awareness materials.
• Support or deliver internal training on relevant regulatory and compliance topics.
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are informed about material regulatory developments, new compliance obligations and applicable best practices.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Legal, Risk Management, AML, Information Security, Product, Operations and other relevant functions.
• Contribute compliance expertise to company-wide initiatives and projects.
• Perform other compliance-related responsibilities assigned by the direct manager.

Requirements

Experience & knowledge

• At least 2 years of previous professional experience in regulatory compliance, financial services, FinTech, banking, payments, legal, risk management or another relevant regulated environment.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance principles and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business requirements.
• Experience with compliance monitoring, internal controls, gap analyses, risk assessments, policy/procedure development or regulatory reporting is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to payment institutions, electronic money institutions or other financial institutions is an advantage.
• Familiarity with areas such as payment services regulation, DORA/ICT third-party risk, consumer protection, data protection, outsourcing/third-party management or payment scheme requirements is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex regulatory requirements and assess their practical impact.
• Ability to draft clear, structured and high-quality policies, procedures, assessments and regulatory responses.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the broader business and regulatory context.
• Ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidence in communicating compliance risks and requirements to stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of compliance matters from identification through to resolution.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment where regulatory and business priorities may change.

Languages & education

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Estonian is a strong advantage, particularly for working with local legislation and supervisory requirements.
• Higher education in law, finance, economics, business administration, risk management or another relevant field is preferred.

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Career opportunities
• Medical Insurance upon the completion of the probationary period
• Supportive and caring Leadership
• A modern office in the center of Tallinn
• A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
• Referral program
• Stebby
• Company Events
• Free parking

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