Wolt
Financial Services
GovernanceLead
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“Governance Lead at Wolt. Skills: Governance framework, Board governance, Regulatory compliance. Own and coordinate governance calendar. Ensure effective operation of forums”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree, 5+ years of experience, Understanding of governance frameworks, Experience supporting Boards, Experience drafting Board materials, Organizational and project management skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Attention to detail
Nice to Have
Familiarity with financial services regulatory frameworks, Governance expectations for payment institutions, Governance expectations for e-money institutions, Governance expectations for fintech companies
What You'll Do.
Own and coordinate governance calendar
Ensure effective operation of forums
Support Board meetings preparation
Support committee meetings preparation
Support governance forums execution
Maintain governance framework
Improve governance framework
Ensure clear decision-making authorities
Ensure clear escalation paths
Ensure clear accountability structures
Own governance documentation architecture
Maintain governance documents
Maintain committee charters
Maintain terms of reference
Maintain decision logs
Maintain corporate records
Coordinate governance reporting
Prepare governance material
Monitor governance actions
Monitor governance decisions
Monitor remediation activities
Support annual review of policies
Support annual review of frameworks
Support annual review of committee structures
Support annual review of governance documentation
Coordinate regulatory deliverables
Support regulatory examinations
Support regulatory information requests
Support governance oversight
Foster governance culture
Promote awareness of governance responsibilities
Support stakeholders in understanding governance requirements
Support stakeholders in understanding governance expectations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior management; Board members; Committee chairs; Key stakeholders; Cross-functional stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Executive engagement; Board member engagement; Auditor engagement; Stakeholder engagement
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
About Wolt At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe. Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life. Our company, Wolt License Services (WLS), is a dynamic organization specializing in payment and financial services for our parent company Wolt, a prominent platform marketplace, and Wolt’s customers. WLS currently manages all merchant payment flows across 22 markets, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, including AML, safeguarding customer funds, and maintaining robust internal controls. As a licensed and supervised payment and e-money institution, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and efficiency in our operations. As we continue to expand our financial services and drive innovation, we are seeking to strengthen our governance capabilities by recruiting a highly skilled and organized Governance Lead to join our 2LoD Risk & Compliance team. The Governance Lead will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the company's governance framework, ensuring effective decision-making structures, clear accountability and robust governance processes across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of governance best practices within regulated financial institutions, together with strong organizational, stakeholder management and communication skills. The Governance Lead will
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