Wallter is a leading fintech Electronic Money Institution (EMI) serving business clients. We have offices in Lithuania and Romania and are seeking a highly motivated Junior Compliance (KYC) Specialist to join our team in the Romanian office.
About the Role:
The Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring Wallter’s compliance with AML regulations. You will be responsible for onboarding new merchants and individuals, conducting customer due diligence for existing customers, and supporting our overall AML compliance program.
Main Responsibilities
- The process includes performing KYC research and sanction-related checks, reviewing customer documentation, supporting the identification process, PEP screening and documentation processes. Junior KYC Compliance Specialists are members of our KYC team, reporting to the KYC lead, and work closely with the CCO, MLRO our CRM, and Business teams.
- The junior KYC Compliance Specialist is responsible for following established guidelines and identifying and resolving problems.
Monthly/ Weekly Responsibilities
- Review onboarding packages (customer application) as per Wallter onboarding procedures.
- Perform ongoing due diligence as per Wallter KYC procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a professional environment (preferably at financial institutions).
- Strong research and analytical skills with exacting attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Computer savvy.
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken).