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 KYC Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for performing KYC due diligence on low-medium 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 ownership structures, UBO identification, and risk assessment.

What you will do:

• Conduct enhanced due diligence during the onboarding of low-medium risk customers - legal entities and natural persons, including collection, verification, and assessment of KYC documentation.
• Perform customer 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 smooth onboarding/ongoing due diligence experience in cooperation with other departments.
• Escalate unusual or suspicious cases to the MLRO.
• 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.
• 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 from € 2000/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 access to training programs
• Engaging company events and regular team-building activities