Senior Compliance Specialist

At Scalapay, we're shaping a culture with high standards, independent and critical thought, innovation, ownership, and continuous learning. We operate in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment, and we're looking for people who thrive in change, think boldly, and take initiative. If you're ready to put your potential to the test in a hiring process designed to spotlight exceptional talent, this is your chance to stand out and grow with one of Europe's most ambitious fintech teams. #MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer. At Scalapay, we're on a mission to redefine the payments experience in Europe. As we continue to scale, we are strengthening our risk and control framework to support sustainable and compliant growth. We are looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist who will play a key role in ensuring that our products, processes and operations meet the highest regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams - Product, Operations, Risk, Legal, Business - to provide guidance on regulatory topics and help embed a strong compliance culture across the company. This role is ideal for someone who combines solid regulatory expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset, and who thrives in a fast-paced fintech environment. What you will do Horizon scanning and advisory Monitor regulatory developments relevant to payment institutions (PSD2, AMLD, CCD2, EMD2, EBA Guidelines, Banca d'Italia provisions, GDPR, DORA); Support the interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements across the business; Partner with Product and Tech teams to assess regulatory impacts on new features and changes. Compliance Framework Contribute to the design, update and rollout of policies, procedures, and internal guidelines; Support the annual Compliance Plan and perform second-line controls on key processes (incidents, outsourcing, safeguarding, complaints, etc.); Identify potential compliance gaps and follow up on remediation plans; Monitoring & Reporting Prepare compliance reports and insights for the Head of Compliance; Support regulatory reporting activities towards the competent authorities (Banca d'Italia, UIF, EU regulators); Collaborate during internal and external audits, providing documentation and clarifications as needed. Cross-functional Collaboration Act as a trusted advisor to business and tech teams, helping them balance innovation and regulatory expectations; Promote compliance awareness across the organization through training and regular communication; Assist in developing and help deliver compliance training programs for employees. What we're looking for Must-haves 5+ years of experience in compliance roles within a payment institution, electronic money institution, bank, or regulated fintech; Strong knowledge of PSD2, DORA, GDPR, CCD2, EBA Guidelines, and local regulatory requirements; Experience engaging with regulators and managing compliance obligations end-to-end; Analytical mindset with the ability to translate regulations into practical business requirements; Excellent communication skills in English and Italian. Knowledge of Spanish or French is a plus. Nice to have Experience in AML/CFT programs; Familiarity with safeguarding and outsourcing regulatory frameworks; Previous experience in high-growth tech environments. Critical thinking and structured problem solving; Proactive, hands-on attitude with strong ownership; Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate clearly; Integrity, attention to detail, and a strong sense of accountability. Our recruitment process: A chat with someone from our Talent Team; The first interview with Hiring Manager to dive deep into your experiences and better understand your motivation; A case study to test your hard skills; A final in-depth interview with our CEO, Simone Mancini to check your cultural fit with the team. Super Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but... we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes. We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our office location and hybrid work expectations: this role is based in Milan with a hybrid schedule; minimum 3 days per week in the Milan office and 2 days remote. We do not sponsor work visas. Legal work status in Italy is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr