KYC Due Diligence Specialist

About Us
Wallester is a cutting-edge financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for businesses seeking to modernize their payment systems. By offering white-label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards, Wallester empowers companies to enhance their financial services and customer experience. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech space, Wallester has earned a reputation for its state-of-the-art technology, security, and scalability. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Wallester delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a KYC Due Diligence Specialist to join our ODD team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of due diligence for legal entities, assess onboarding risks, keep customer risk profiles up to date, and identify unusual activity at an early stage. You’ll conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), manage Requests for Information (RFIs), monitor assigned tasks to ensure timely completion, and escalate cases when necessary. You’ll play a key role in keeping the company safe and compliant while helping shape and continuously improve our due diligence processes.
Owning the end-to-end due diligence process for institutional customers, including KYB legal entities, partners, and respondent institutions, from onboarding through periodic reviews
Reviewing onboarding applications and making risk-based decisions to approve or reject customers
Running periodic and event-driven reassessments, including ongoing KYB data updates
Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on higher-risk relationships
Monitoring customer behavior and transaction activity to identify unusual or suspicious patterns, and gathering additional information or documentation where needed
Performing sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening
Escalating compliance issues, risks, and findings to the Compliance Manager in a timely, structured way
Helping build, improve, and implement our internal compliance procedures and best practices as we scale
Requirements:
1+ years of experience in AML/CTF compliance, risk management, or due diligence, ideally in financial services, fintech, or payments
Deep knowledge of KYB, CDD, EDD processes for legal entities and institutional clients
Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and PEP/adverse media checks
Strong analytical and investigative skills, with sound, well-documented judgment
High attention to detail and a solid understanding of EU and Estonian AML/CTF regulatory frameworks
Clear communicator with a strong commitment to ethical standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment without compromising accuracy
On-site 5 days, Full time, permanent.
Full professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of Russian and Estonian is an advantage.
We offer
Competitive salary
Career opportunities
Medical Insurance upon the completion of the probationary period
Supportive and caring Leadership
A modern office in the center of Tallinn
A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
Referral program
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Employment type
Full-Time

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