Head of FinCrime Department

Design, implement and oversee Verifo’s AML Program and standard operating procedures, including customer due diligence, risk assessment, ongoing due diligence, transaction monitoring;
Ensure compliance with current AML and CTF regulations and other relevant legislation;
Perform and oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments;
Monitor and implement AML and CTF regulatory changes;
Develop and maintain a risk assessment framework for products and services, customers, and other issues relating to money laundering;
Escalate suspicious activities to the senior management and relevant authorities;
Provide approvals regarding customer onboarding;
Provide briefings and reports to the senior management on matters relating to internal AML/CTF compliance policies and procedures;
Submit relevant AML/CTF reports to the authorities;
Expand and lead a team of professional AML specialists;
Work with software development to automate processes and implement industry leading solutions;
Implement procedures in line with compliance rules, risk appetite and best practices;
Prepare and execute a training program for the team and company as a whole;
Provide support and guidance to the staff and senior management in regard to KYC, AML and CTF functions and compliance;
Arrange inspections and audits from third-party organisations, and implement compliance recommendations based on their findings.

Minimum 1 year of management experience;
Minimum 5 years of experience in a KYC, AML and CTF related function, preferably in a financial institution;
Knowledge of Lithuanian and EU AML Laws, rules and regulations;
Knowledge of EBA Guidelines, Wolfsberg documentation, FATF 40 recommendations and related publications;
Ability to balance KYC, AML and CTF requirements with the commercial aspects of the business;
Proactive, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment;
Fluent in English considerable advantages
ACAMS or similar qualification would be a strong benefit;
Brilliant people skills;
Intermediate user of MS Office Applications;
Experience with high risk sectors or jurisdictions;
Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of initiative, planning and organizational skills

A company committed to high standards of compliance;
Team spirit and meritocratic structure;
Opportunities to take on more responsibilities, learn from colleagues and advance your career;
International environment and adoption of global best practices;
New office, free snacks and parking;
Competitive salary based on seniority