Compliance Officer
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Small business owners are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re building simple, powerful financial tools to help them get paid, manage their money, and grow their business — all in one place. With a founder’s mentality and a team-first attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States work together to ensure entrepreneurs can succeed doing what they love.
🌱 Team DescriptionYou’ll join our Compliance team in Vilnius, part of the Governance, Risk & Compliance Tribe, which ensures that SumUp’s global operations remain secure, ethical, and compliant.
Working closely with colleagues across Europe, you’ll focus on regulatory reporting while contributing to broader compliance initiatives that strengthen our fintech ecosystem. Your insights will help keep SumUp a trusted partner for millions of small businesses.
👉 Learn more about our Vilnius office
💡 What You’ll Do- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to European regulators and authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Conduct gap analyses on new or updated reporting and compliance legislation, defining reportable data and supporting business analysts with technical requirements.
- Maintain and improve compliance documentation — draft, review, and update policies and procedures to reflect current standards.
- Collaborate across teams to support ad-hoc compliance projects, audits, and process improvements.
- Identify opportunities for optimisation, helping to make our reporting practices more efficient and scalable.
- You’re detail-driven: you have a sharp eye for accuracy and consistency.
- You think analytically: you can interpret complex regulatory requirements and turn them into actionable steps.
- You know the payments or fintech industry, and understand the regulatory landscape.
- You communicate clearly in English and can explain compliance topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- You’re proactive and hands-on, taking initiative to improve processes and collaborate across teams.
Nice to have:
- Experience in regulatory reporting.
- Familiarity with regulators and reporting frameworks in Lithuania, Ireland, or the UK.
* Starting salary for this role is €37,480
💙 Why You Should Join SumUp (Vilnius)🌎 Opportunity to work in a truly global, multicultural team in Vilnius This involves an office-first setup.🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced.🚀 Enrolment in our VSOP program: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success.🏖 Generous time off: 25 days of paid leave, plus public and special holidays.🏥 Peace of mind: health insurance and life & accidental coverage.
💪 Stay active: gym membership allowance to help you keep fit on your terms.🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service.🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team.
At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses around the world with simple, affordable tools to help them start, run, and grow. More than 4 million merchants across 36 markets trust us as their financial partner — and we’re just getting started.
We’re a global team of 3,000+ people from over 90 nationalities, united by curiosity, collaboration, and care. Our core values and culture shape everything we do, fostering inclusion, learning, and belonging.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to building a safe, respectful, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
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