City: Vilnius

Yapily

Alliance for Recruitment is the biggest recruitment agency in the Baltics, servicing clients in CEE & Nordics and creating a brighter future for people around! We are the largest headhunting house measured by capacity, a number of successful placements, and annual growth, raising a high-performing team of recruitment experts from various industries.

Our client – Yapily - is an open banking infrastructure platform solving a fundamental problem in financial services today: access. Yapily was founded to challenge these structures and create a global open economy that works for everyone. We exist behind the scenes, securely connecting companies - from growth to enterprise - to thousands of banks worldwide, enabling them to access data and initiate payments through the power of open banking.

The company is currently in search of a Compliance Officer experience of regulatory compliance in a regulated financial services environment for a maternity cover role.

Job description:

Manage day-to-day operations of the compliance function in Lithuania to ensure compliance with the payment regulations by developing and enhancing tools and measures, continuously monitoring regulatory updates and implementing necessary adjustments in a payment institution (Payment Initiation and Account Information Service Provider).
Work closely with MLRO and Global Head of Compliance across all areas of compliance.
Work closely with the Global Head of Compliance in developing regular monitoring procedures and practices to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal systems of control and measures implemented by Yapily.
Maintain the relationship with the Bank of Lithuania and act as the primary point of contact for any correspondence or inquiries.
Provide day-to-day support, guidance and training to other business functions on compliance-related matters, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability within the organisation.
Prepare and submit required reports, documentation, and filings to the management, incl. the Board, and regulatory authorities, as appropriate.
Conduct periodic reviews and audits to assess the effectiveness of existing compliance procedures and recommend improvements as needed.

Requirements:

At least 4 years of experience in as compliance/anti-financial crime officer in a Lithuanian financial services institution.
Experience working in a fast-paced financial services environment before.
Fluent English.
Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance compliance in a regulated financial services environment in Lithuania.
Proactive personality and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance or related fields.

Company offers:

Additional holiday day after 1 year of service, up to the value of 5 days over 5 years.
Hybrid working model.
Workcation (30 days per year).
Private Medical Insurance.
Mental health support through an award-winning provider.
£200 annual Learning and Personal Development budget.
Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1,000 per employee referral.
Monthly social budget to support getting together over pizza.
Dog-friendly office.

Monthly Salary:

2700 - 6000 EUR €/mon. gross (the final offer depends on qualifications, competencies, and professional experience).