Compliance Specialist

Company Description

LAYA is a young and innovative fintech startup, developing a smart digital wallet for travelers — an app that simplifies how people manage and spend money abroad. Backed by strong financial partners and driven by technology, we’re growing fast and expanding our team.

Designed to simplify and enhance the travel experience, LAYA provides a digital wallet built on robust financial infrastructure to deliver seamless services. With a wide range of travel-focused financial tools, the app ensures a stress-free, flexible, and enjoyable journey for users.

Join us to be part of a mission that transforms the way people explore the world.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the company’s compliance programs for both Payments regulation and Mastercard issuer obligations.
• Ongoing reporting and close collaboration with the Chief Compliance Officer of Altshuler Shaham Investment House, ensuring full alignment with group compliance standards and regulatory expectations.
• Handle regulatory reporting and ongoing communication with the ISA.
• Oversee compliance processes such as QMR, SAFE, and SAR for Mastercard.
• Collaborate with our financial operations team, working closely with ecosystem partners such as the scheme, processor, and gateway.
• Serve as the company’s POC for compliance with Mastercard account managers and other compliance officers from the ecosystem.
• Ensure our innovative payment products are built in full compliance with regulations — connecting product, technology, and regulation in one dynamic role.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in compliance or regulatory roles.
• Proven experience in working with the Israel Securities Authority, including periodic reporting and deep familiarity with ISA requirements.
• Strong understanding of the payments ecosystem – mandatory.
• Previous work with the Mastercard scheme – strong advantage.
• Excellent English (written and spoken) – a must, as most partners and suppliers are international.
• High level of accountability and self-management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
• Familiarity with foreign exchange (FX) – an advantage.