Company Overview

An expanding financial technology organisation is developing its regulatory compliance and governance capabilities to support the delivery of digital financial products and services across European and international markets. Its activities involve payment services, financial technology platforms, banking partnerships, and cross-border financial operations.

The organisation is seeking a Regulatory Compliance & Governance Specialist to support regulatory oversight, policy management, compliance monitoring, and the implementation of effective governance procedures. The successful candidate will understand the regulatory environment affecting financial technology businesses and be capable of translating regulatory requirements into practical business controls.

Role Summary

The Regulatory Compliance & Governance Specialist will help ensure that business activities, internal procedures, and financial technology operations remain aligned with applicable regulatory obligations and internal compliance standards.

The role involves monitoring regulatory developments, reviewing internal policies, conducting compliance assessments, coordinating regulatory documentation, and advising relevant teams on compliance-related requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound regulatory judgement, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work with legal, risk, product, and operational teams in a changing financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments affecting fintech, payment services, electronic money, and digital financial products.

• Assess the impact of relevant regulatory changes on business operations, policies, and internal procedures.

• Support the maintenance of regulatory compliance frameworks and governance documentation.

• Review internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Conduct periodic compliance assessments across relevant business functions.

• Maintain compliance registers, regulatory obligation trackers, and policy review schedules.

• Support the preparation of regulatory submissions, internal compliance reports, and management updates.

• Coordinate with legal advisers and relevant internal stakeholders on regulatory interpretation.

• Review business processes and identify potential compliance gaps.

• Support the development of compliance monitoring plans and testing procedures.

• Assist with regulatory audits, supervisory enquiries, and information requests from relevant authorities.

• Maintain records of compliance findings, corrective actions, and remediation progress.

• Provide practical compliance guidance to product, sales, operations, and technology teams.

• Support governance meetings and prepare documentation for management oversight.

• Promote a culture of regulatory awareness and accountability across the organisation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

• At least 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance, financial services governance, legal compliance, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of the European financial services regulatory environment.

• Familiarity with relevant EU frameworks, including PSD2, MiCA, GDPR, and applicable AML requirements.

• Understanding of payment institutions, electronic money institutions, and fintech operating models.

• Experience reviewing compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.

• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate practical implementation steps.

• Strong policy writing, documentation, and compliance reporting capabilities.

• Familiarity with compliance monitoring systems and governance, risk, and compliance platforms.

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Professional fluency in English; Estonian or additional European languages are advantageous.

• Relevant qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or compliance-related legal certifications are beneficial.

Benefits

• Fully remote working opportunity within Estonia.

• Opportunity to contribute to regulatory governance in an international fintech environment.

• Exposure to European financial services regulation and emerging financial technology models.

• Collaboration with legal, compliance, risk, and business leadership teams.

• Access to professional development and regulatory training.

• Flexible working arrangements and international professional exposure.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit an updated CV outlining their regulatory compliance and governance experience. Applications should highlight relevant EU regulatory frameworks, policy development, compliance monitoring activities, regulatory assessments, and experience supporting audits or supervisory reviews.

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