About Wolt
At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.
Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.
Our company, Wolt License Services (WLS), is a dynamic organization specializing in payment and financial services for our parent company Wolt, a prominent platform marketplace, and Wolt’s customers. WLS currently manages all merchant payment flows across over 20 markets, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, including AML, safeguarding customer funds, and maintaining robust internal controls. As a licensed and supervised payment and e-money institution, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and efficiency in our operations.
As we continue to expand our financial services and drive innovation, we are seeking to strengthen our risk and compliance capabilities by recruiting a Risk & Compliance Specialist to work directly with the entity’s Risk & Compliance Manager. The role would be reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager and supporting him primarily on ERM & Governance related assurance and activities.
As the Risk & Compliance Specialist, you will have the possibility to support in shaping the future of our financial services business governing framework and also to work closely with the Product organization to assess and document new product risks and controls.
What you'll be doing
- Comprehensive WLS Group KRI library and reporting dashboard upkeep, together with leading and aligning risk remediations with stakeholders. Maintenance of risk- and control library and follow-up on the usage from risk- or control owners.
- Acceptable Business Risk level monitoring and driving pre-developed mitigation/remediation governance framework.
- Drive the remediation of audits with quarterly reporting on remediation progress on each of the finding actions.
- Carry out standardization of control coverage and maturity by adhering to pre-defined global minimum standards for control parameters and compulsory requirements.
- Perform Business-wide Risk Assessments (such as Financial Crime Risk Assessment, Operational Risk Assessment, Regulatory Risk Assessment, Prudential Risk Assessment, Security Risk Assessment, etc.) based on pre-developed methodology.
- Support in development, maintenance and revision of WLS Group policies and operating guidelines.
- Nurture a proper “Risk based thinking culture” with WLS Group’s key stakeholders.
- Create a comprehensive Risk Maturity heatmap based on pre-developed methodology and structure. Heatmap should emphasise on end-to-end lifecycle for each capability based on Adequacy and Effectiveness. This will be utilised for structured business risk maturity and -risk target reporting.
- Support 1LoD in maintaining 1LoD risk tolerance levels for products and servicing channels.
- Provide risk advisory on product or business process development, -change and -enhancement to secure an ongoing overview of risk portfolio status, maturity and progression for all corresponding business risks.
- Contribute with risk analysis to identify- and mature improvements, both, new business process change projects and continuous improvement (CIs).
- Assist with relevant risk reportings to internal stakeholders, external partners and regulators.
Our humble expectations
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, Finance or a related field.
- Relevant experience and proven ability to independently design, implement, and oversee compliance and risk controls and processes.
- 4+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, auditing, or related areas within the fintech sector.
- Exposure to scaling businesses, marketplace models, or enterprise solutions is highly valued.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments. Ability to deep dive into various topics and create structures and procedures.
- Data driven in making decisions and measuring results.
- Experience working with operations, product, or engineering teams to launch new products or enter new markets is highly advantageous.
Next Steps
If you are excited about working in a high-growth environment, taking ownership, and being part of an extremely ambitious team, then click below to apply and get the conversation going!
Please note that we do not accept applications sent by mail. You should submit your application through our careers website!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.