Head of Legal & Compliance – Join a Company That Values Work-Life Balance!

Head of Legal & Compliance – Join a Company That Values Work-Life Balance!

Julkaisupäivä

30.1.2025

Viimeinen hakupäivä

16.2.2025

Työsuhteen tyyppi

Kokoaikainen

Työsuhteen kesto

Toistaiseksi voimassa oleva

Yrityksen verkkosivut

https://gfmoney.com/

Yhteyshenkilö

Sanna Pelkonen

Sähköpostiosoite

sanna.pelkonen@gfmoney.com

GF Money Oy

GF Money, founded in 2011, is a rapidly growing fintech company combining technology and financial expertise and a proud member of the VISA network.

Legal Professional – Love Your Free Time? So Do We! Join a Company That Values Work-Life Balance!

Are you a legal expert who values both professional growth and personal well-being? Join us and be part of a company that understands work is just one part of life.

GF Money, founded in 2011, is a rapidly growing fintech company combining technology and financial expertise. We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Legal & Compliance to support our business growth and ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry.

For over a decade, GF Money has been developing digital financial solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology and innovation. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers in the Nordics and international markets. As a proud member of the VISA network, we have been offering virtual credit card solutions to our customers since 2021. With offices in Turku, Espoo, Copenhagen, Uppsala, and Madrid, we also provide flexible remote work opportunities in a global setting.

Key Responsibilities

As the Head of Legal & Compliance,  you will take a pivotal role in overseeing and developing the company’s legal and compliance operations. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as a legal advisor to the executive team on corporate and strategic legal matters.
  • Monitor and provide recommendations on regulatory changes and ensure the organization remains compliant with financial, corporate, and IT-related regulations.
  • Develop and maintain company policies on risk management, procurement, and data protection and educate the company employees on such matters.
  • Managing reporting obligations and serving as the primary point of contact with financial regulators.
  • Leading the process of representing the company in consumer credit-related disputes and legal proceedings.
  • Making sure that operational contacts and partnerships are in good standing.
  • Mentoring and supervising the legal team.

What We Expect from You

  • A Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree and at least 3-5 years of post-graduation experience in legal roles. Experience in the financial sector is an advantage.
  • Strong expertise in corporate law, especially in corporate transactions and restructuring.
  • Knowledge and interest in learning compliance frameworks such as GDPR, AML and credit acts.
  • Excellent analytic skills with the ability to translate complicated regulatory insights into recommendations to management.
  • A solution-oriented and pragmatic approach to legal challenges.
  • Ability to work both in a team and independently, effectively prioritizing tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of Finnish and/or Swedish is an asset.

What We Offer

  • Flexible working opportunities: Work from our offices in Turku, Espoo, Copenhagen, Uppsala, Madrid, or remotely. We operate on a hybrid model and expect some weekly office presence.
  • Competitive salary and recognition of your expertise.
  • Professional growth: Collaborate with top industry professionals and grow in a dynamic fintech environment.
  • An inspiring work community: A culture that emphasizes collaboration and innovation.
  • Employee benefits: Enjoy wellness and cultural benefits as well as leisure-time insurance.

Why should you choose GF Money?

Here are some solid facts about GF Money as a company:

  • 100% Finnish ownership.
  • Executive team with decades of experience in the financial sector.
  • A truly international team, where collaboration across borders is an integral part of our daily work.
  • A loan portfolio exceeding €50 million and approximately 80,000 active customers.
  • A supportive company culture where employees are trusted, empowered, and encouraged to grow.
  • Flexible working environment.
  • A company culture that values your time—because life is more than just work.
  • GF Money is on an exciting journey towards its goal of being listed on Nasdaq First North in Sweden in the near future.

Apply Now!

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and be part of shaping the future of fintech, send your application and CV to rekry@gfmoney.com by February 16, 2025. Please note that we will begin reviewing applications during the application period, so don’t wait to apply! For more information about the position, please contact our Head of Operations Sanna Pelkonen (sanna.pelkonen@gfmoney.com).

Hae työpaikkaa lähetä hakemuksesi osoitteeseen rekry@gfmoney.com