MLRO

• Oversee AML Compliance team operations, including training, capacity planning, tracking, and advising on AML/CTF matters.
• Ensure compliance with local and EU regulations, including creating and maintaining required policies and manuals.
• Lead the design and implementation of a Risk and Compliance Strategy, including comprehensive Sanctions policies and controls.
• Conduct due diligence and ongoing risk-based monitoring for new business customer applications.
• Assist with client on-boarding through rigorous KYC verification processes.
• Prepare AML reports, participate in audits, and develop remediation plans.
• Review internal SARs and prepare disclosures for the local FIU.
• Develop effective relationships with local industry partners and the Bank of Lithuania.
• Investigate and report illicit activities to law enforcement and respond to external requests.
• Act as a point of escalation and SME for compliance issues.
• Collaborate to ensure the firm maintains appropriate policies, procedures, systems, and controls to meet regulatory obligations.

• +3 years of MRLO experience.
• Experience working with the FCIS and the BoL.
• Awareness of relevant EU-level legislation and their transposition into Lithuanian legislation.
• Familiarity with the applicable international and domestic regulations pertaining to money laundering and terrorism financing.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing transaction monitoring systems to detect and prevent money laundering and financial crime.
• Comprehensive understanding of KYC/KYB regulations and best practices.
• Degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Management or relevant.
• Excellent verbal and written English Language skills.

NICE TO HAVE

• ACAMS (CAMS) or ICA certificates