Company Mission
Payhawk is a leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale.
The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Munich , Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Bek Ventures and Eleven Ventures.
Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work.
The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to measure and improve our environmental and social impact. From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too.
We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us.
About the Role
Payhawk Financial Services UAB (PFS UAB) is a licensed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) in Lithuania. As the Director of Compliance, you will be responsible for ensuring the compliance function within PFS UAB, overseeing current processes, and driving the implementation of new ones. The successful candidate will work as an integrated part of our global Compliance team, leveraging the broader organization and its resources to maintain an effective compliance and risk program and ensure that we meet all regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the company’s full compliance with Lithuanian and EU regulatory frameworks, including ongoing monitoring of legal developments and regulatory obligations
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures tailored to local regulatory requirements
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks through periodic internal reviews and structured risk assessments
- Conduct internal compliance audits and lead readiness efforts for external inspections
- Serve as the primary point of contact for local regulators, handling inquiries, inspections, and maintaining up-to-date licensing and authorization documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, operations, risk, audit) to embed compliance practices into business operations
- Deliver regular training sessions and awareness initiatives to ensure employees understand their regulatory responsibilities
- Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization through ongoing education and communication
- Provide updates and reports to senior management and the Group CCO on key compliance issues, risks, and regulatory developments
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in compliance or regulatory roles within financial services or regulated industries
- In-depth knowledge of Lithuanian and EU financial regulations, especially those applicable to electronic money institutions (EMIs)
- Strong track record of working with local regulatory authorities and managing licensing requirements
- Proven ability to develop and enforce compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls
- Fluent in both Lithuanian and English (written and spoken)
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience conducting compliance audits, managing regulatory inspections, and providing compliance-related training
If you have familiarity with DORA, AMLD, PSD2, and other relevant EU directives would be a distinct advantage , in addition to a legal background or any formal compliance certifications (e.g., ICA, CAMS, etc.)
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary of 7.5-8.5k EUR gross monthly
- 30 days holiday paid leave
- Opportunity to use the Payhawk product with a monthly commuting allowance.
- Health and Fitness membership
- Private healthcare
- An L&D budget to support continuous development
- Exchange policy to another Payhawk office (Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Sofia)
- Regular team-wide company events
Please note that unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship, and to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the EU.
Payhawk is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
