Risk officer/Monitoring Specialist

About the company: Inwizo is more than just a payment provider—it is a strategic partner offering intelligent solutions, global reach, and a personalized approach to empower businesses in the digital economy. The company values a diverse team united by a mission to make global commerce more accessible and inclusive. About the Role: The company is seeking an experienced High Risk Acquiring Monitoring Specialist to join the Risk and Compliance function, focusing on card schemes rules and broader payment compliance. The role ensures the integrity, security, and scalability of Inwizo's operations. What We’re Looking For: — Minimum 3 years in compliance or risk roles within Acquiring institutions — Experience working with merchants in the Adult industry — Strong understanding of Card Scheme regulations, onboarding risk standards, and regulatory frameworks in Adult Acquiring vertical — Experience in high risk merchant and wider low & mid risk businesses in EU and/or UK (a strong plus) — Basic knowledge of KYC/KYB, merchant onboarding flows for low to high-risk business verticals — Experience working with Card Schemes and regulators, including audits, reporting, and licensing support — Hands-on expertise with multi-jurisdictional compliance and UK & EU EMI regulations (a strong plus) — Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills — Fluent English required; fluency in other languages is desirable — Focused on smart compliance rather than hard follow-the-rule compliance — Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote, international, and high-growth environment