Sr. Manager - Regulatory Compliance & DMLRO Lithuania

Responsibilities

• Drafting compliance program, policies and procedures guided by the Laws of Lithuania/EU;

• Performing annual AML/CTF risk assessments;

• Leading annual AML/CTF audits;

• Reviewing escalations raised internally including cases for high-risk customers, submitting STRs when deemed necessary;

• Handling regulatory communication pertaining to AML/CTF, including notifications or regulatory inquiries;

• Submitting NIUM EU partner registrations (TSP/distributor/etc);

• Together with HoC, ensuring all aspects of KYC/TM follow regulatory requirements;

• Educating and training employees;

• Submitting necessary quarterly BoL;

• making decisions to freeze funds and economic resources that belong to, are owned by, or are controlled by entities subject to sanctions and other decisions regarding application of international sanctions

• Submit sanctions related reports to competent authorities and the BoL;

• Conduct regular control of the implementation of international sanctions in the activities of the company.

• Assisting HoC/MLRO in other capacities deemed necessary.

Requirements

• At least 7 years’ experience as a Deputy 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

• 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