Director – Regulatory Compliance & MLRO Lithuania

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Nium is ahead of any regulatory changes that affect our Lithuanian entity

• Build relationships and partner with stakeholders across our global organisation to develop innovative and effective solutions to ensure compliance and business objectives are met

• Chair of Compliance committee, responsible for analysis, monthly reporting and recommendations related to AML/CTF up to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board

• Managing and mentoring staff members of all levels

• Fully accountable for ensuring policies and procedures are kept up to date and implemented effectively

• Correspondence with the Regulator

• Identify and support implementation of compliance technology and data-driver solutions to facilitate compliance with current and new laws and regulations

• Managing internal and external audits with a high degree of professionalism

• Preparation and submission of suspicious activity reports to the relevant authorities

• Annual refresh of the of AML/CTF training program

Requirements

• At least 10 years’ experience as an MLRO in the fintech sector

• Comprehensive understanding of the Bank of Lithuania's regulations and the local Lithuanian fintech regulatory landscape

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Lithuanian

• Leadership experience

• Excellent working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations

• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing competing priorities.

• Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward.

• Able to operate in a global, virtual environment.

• Collaborate and engage with a variety of individual stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead calls and workshops and present to customers and internal stakeholders at all levels