Senior KYC Specialist
About us:
WALLETTO is a fast-growing electronic money institution based in Vilnius. We’re powering modern payment solutions across Europe — helping businesses send, receive, and move money securely and efficiently.
As a trusted partner of Visa and Mastercard, we provide payment accounts (SEPA, SWIFT, A2A), card acquiring (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay), and co-brand card issuing programs. We’re building the next generation of payments — and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us.
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior KYC Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for performing enhanced KYC due diligence on high-risk clients, including both legal entities and natural persons, ensuring compliance with applicable AML/CFT requirements.
The role covers client onboarding and ongoing due diligence for legal entities and individuals, with a focus on complex ownership structures, UBO identification, and risk assessment. As a senior team member, you will also support internal stakeholders and contribute to maintaining strong compliance standards across the organization.
What you will do:
Conduct enhanced due diligence during the onboarding of high-risk customers - legal entities and natural persons, including collection, verification, and assessment of KYC documentation.
Perform customer enhanced due diligence during the ongoing due diligence process of legal entities, including collection, verification, and assessment of KYC documentation.
Communicate with clients to obtain additional information when required and ensure a smooth onboarding/ongoing due diligence experience in cooperation with other departments.
Escalate unusual or suspicious cases to the MLRO.
Provide support and guidance to team members on arising questions.
Take part in additional compliance projects and cross-functional initiatives, contributing to process improvements, regulatory implementation, and continuous enhancement of KYC practices.
What we expect from you:
Experience in AML, KYC or other roles within financial institutions, including proven experience in handling high-risk cases.
Understanding of AML/CFT requirements applicable to both natural persons and corporate clients
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail
High sense of responsibility, ability to prioritize tasks, and work under deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Lithuanian
Proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn and grow
What we offer:
Gross salary starting with €2700 /month based on your experience
Private health insurance (after the probation period)
Extra paid time off for your birthday and work anniversaries
Centrally located office in Vilnius – and yes, it’s pet-friendly!
Professional growth opportunities and continuous learning
Engaging company events and regular team-building activities
- Department
- AML
- Role
- Senior KYC Specialist
- Locations
- Vilnius
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Walletto
WALLETTO is a fast-growing electronic money institution based in Vilnius, Lithuania. We’re powering modern payment solutions across Europe — helping businesses send, receive, and move money securely and efficiently.
As a trusted partner of Visa and Mastercard, we provide payment accounts (SEPA, SWIFT, A2A), card acquiring (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay), and co-brand card issuing programs.
We’re building the next generation of payments — and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us.