AML&Compliance Specialist

Summary

Join a young fintech company with huge ambitions as an AML/CTF Compliance Officer. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to local and EU regulations, preparing risk management reports, and conducting investigations.

Requirements

• Strong interest and extensive experience in cryptocurrency and virtual asset regulation and reporting within the EU
• Experience in the fintech, crypto, or payment services industry
• Significant experience working with and presenting to regulators and auditors
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Ensuring adherence to local AML, CTF, and KYC laws
• Ensuring compliance with relevant EU AML, CTF, and KYC regulations
• Preparing and delivering risk management reports to senior management
• Overseeing the company's compliance with national regulations and MiCA, interpreting relevant rules and guidelines
• Monitoring systems for suspicious transaction activities
• Conducting regular risk assessments to identify AML/CTF risks by evaluating customer profiles and transaction patterns
• Serving as the primary contact with regulatory bodies for AML/CTF matters
• Regularly reviewing and updating AML/CTF processes to ensure they meet evolving regulations and best practices in the cryptocurrency and virtual asset industry
• Conducting investigations with senior management when necessary

Benefits

• Private health insurance coverage
• Remote/Hybrid from Riga office type of work (if you choose)
• 20 days of vacation time; Latvian bank holidays; Sick leaves; Additional birthday day off