Director of Compliance

Do you want to be part of a 100% Portuguese fintech that is transforming payments in Portugal?

At Eupago, we develop simple, secure payment solutions tailored to different types of businesses, with a multidisciplinary team specialized in technology, innovation, and financial services. We value a culture of proximity and rigor, having earned the trust of our customers through intuitive and reliable solutions tailored to each business.

Eupago is part of the Eupago Hub ecosystem, a set of interconnected brands that collaborate and share synergies in the areas of payments, technology, and financial services.

We are looking for someone with your profile to strengthen our dynamic and multidisciplinary structure, with the integration of a Director of Compliance.

If you are meticulous, analytical, and enjoy ensuring that the activities of a financial institution fully comply with the applicable legal and regulatory framework, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the legal, regulatory, and normative provisions applicable to the entity's Payment Service Provider (PSP) activity, including national and European legislation on payment services, as well as Notices, Instructions, Circulars, and Guidelines from the Bank of Portugal;

• Continuously monitor the evolution of the legal and regulatory framework, assessing its impact on the entity's activity and promoting the timely implementation of necessary measures to ensure compliance;

• Design, implement, maintain, and review the internal compliance control system, ensuring its adequacy to the nature, size, and complexity of the activities carried out;

• Identify, assess, and monitor risks of non-compliance, ensuring the definition and monitoring of corrective and preventive measures;

• Pre-assess the compliance of new products, services, processes, distribution channels, systems, or relevant changes to the business model, issuing well-founded opinions to the management body;

• Provide independent, permanent, and regular support and advice to the management body and management structures;

• Ensure coordination with other internal control functions, namely risk management, internal audit, and prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing;

• Collaborate in the implementation and monitoring of the AML/CFT prevention system;

• Promote internal training and awareness actions on compliance and regulatory duties;

• Act as the privileged contact point with the Bank of Portugal and other competent authorities;

• Prepare regular and extraordinary reports on the compliance function;

• Contribute to promoting a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity throughout the organization.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Law or Management;

• Proven experience in the financial sector, preferably in financial institutions, payment service providers, or regulated entities;

• Proven experience in the role of Compliance Officer;

• Solid knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the financial and payment sector;

• Ability for critical analysis and normative interpretation;

• High sense of responsibility, rigor, and attention to detail;

• Ability to work independently, with a strategic vision and focus on execution;

• Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills;

• Prioritization and deadline compliance management.

What we offer:

• Salary commensurate with experience and the market + meal allowance;

• Opportunities for growth and professional development;

• Collaborative work environment focused on excellence.

Are you ready for the challenge? 🚀