Regulatory Lawyer - Banking
Viva Wallet · Marousi, Attica, Greece
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Viva.com is the first Tech Bank in Europe for businesses, serving 31 countries through its pan-European critical infrastructure for payments & banking services.
Viva.com’s offering spans omnichannel payment acceptance, deposit accounts, card issuing, and a broad suite of financing solutions, providing businesses of all sizes and sectors with the tools they need to operate efficiently, both domestically and internationally, through a single integrated platform.
Viva.com pioneered and leads in Tap on Any Device technology, enabling acceptance on any Android device or iPhone, while connecting directly to all major international and domestic card schemes, local payment systems, and alternative payment methods across Europe.
The Role
We are currently looking for an experienced, highly-skilled Regulatory Lawyer specialized in banking regulation, to join the Regulatory Compliance Function of our established and fast-growing business.
The position is based in Athens, Greece, reporting to the SVP of Legal and Compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the provision of regulatory compliance advice to Senior Management, business & product owners and other stakeholders within the company;
- Ensure that the company adequately captures and monitors all legal and regulatory developments that are relevant to its business, capture ensuing legal risks and perform trainings to the involved personnel;
- Liaise with external legal advisers and local regulatory/supervisory authorities;
- Liaise with other internal control functions within the company, ensure alignment and schedule ad doc meetings whenever necessary;
- Draft and/or review the company’s policies and procedures and support in their roll out;
- support and develop the company’s control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies;
- Prepare reports for the Board of Directors and company committees on regulatory and legal matters;
- Conduct regulatory and legal risk assessment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of overall experience in legal or regulatory functions, including 3+ years in a senior role within a Credit Institution, Law Firm, or Consulting firm. Direct exposure to financial services regulators is highly valued;
- University degree in Law; a Master’s in European Banking/Payments Regulation, Risk Management, or related fields will be considered a strong advantage;
- Deep understanding of Greek and EU financial services regulations, particularly banking frameworks and supervision (e.g., CRR, CRD, DORA). You’re confident navigating complex regulatory landscapes and translating them into actionable strategies;
- Familiarity with AI tools in legal and compliance practice (e.g., AI-based legal research, contract review automation, document management platforms). Comfort in collaborating with tech teams (CIOs, IT professionals, system developers, software engineers) to bridge compliance with innovation;
- Fluent in English with strong relationship-building and influencing skills, able to engage effectively with stakeholders, advisers, and regulators;
- Agile and adaptable, with proven project management and problem-solving skills. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing independence with teamwork.
Benefits
💸 Competitive compensation package;
🎯Annual bonus based on your performance and targets’ achievement;
🏥 Private health insurance for you and your family;
💻 Top of the Line tools and equipment;
📚 Career development and regular feedback to develop your skills;
🏃🏽♂️ Employee Wellness Program like Daily group sessions led by professional coaches.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of overall experience in legal or regulatory functions, including 3+ years in a senior role within a Credit Institution, Law Firm, or Consulting firm. Direct exposure to financial services regulators is highly valued;
- University degree in Law; a Master’s in European Banking/Payments Regulation, Risk Management, or related fields will be considered a strong advantage;
- Deep understanding of Greek and EU financial services regulations, particularly banking frameworks and supervision (e.g., CRR, CRD, DORA). You’re confident navigating complex regulatory landscapes and translating them into actionable strategies;
- Familiarity with AI tools in legal and compliance practice (e.g., AI-based legal research, contract review automation, document management platforms). Comfort in collaborating with tech teams (CIOs, IT professionals, system developers, software engineers) to bridge compliance with innovation;
- Fluent in English with strong relationship-building and influencing skills, able to engage effectively with stakeholders, advisers, and regulators;
- Agile and adaptable, with proven project management and problem-solving skills. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing independence with teamwork.
Benefits
💸 Competitive compensation package;
🎯Annual bonus based on your performance and targets’ achievement;
🏥 Private health insurance for you and your family;
💻 Top of the Line tools and equipment;
📚 Career development and regular feedback to develop your skills;
🏃🏽♂️ Employee Wellness Program like Daily group sessions led by professional coaches.
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