AML Compliance Officer at Africhange Technologies Limited

Job Overview

• Because we are growing, we are in search of an AML Compliance Officer to assist with the oversight of compliance with regulatory rules on systems and controls against Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime and serve as a local point of contact with the Bank of Lithuania and Financial crime investigation service.
• He/she will report into the Chief Compliance Officer role.
• We prefer the individual to be resident in Vilnius, Lithuania and he/she will work alongside other Compliance and Customer Support teams to ensure Africhange has a strong regulatory framework from all sides of our business.

What You Will Do

• Provide support in the implementation, oversight and management of an effective AML/CTF program
• Ensure new accounts meet local AML obligations to perform CDD and KYC transactions
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) research and complete reports on high risk clients
• Ensure that customer information is correctly recorded in the CRM System and in accordance with unit's standards
• Assist with the interpretation of rules and the development of a positive compliance culture among the team
• Organize and/or conduct compliance trainings for the team
• Review and update policies and procedures in line with regulatory changes
• Conduct periodic updates to customer profiles to ensure information is adequate, complete, and work with the relevant teams to obtain missing information
• Serve as the first point of contact on resource for regulatory and external body queries, audits and responses and ensure timely completion and filing of regulatory reports
• Proactively identify and report issues to Africhange’s senior management regarding the state of the company’s AML/CTF Program
• Maintain a good knowledge of the AML/CTF regulations and industry best practices relevant to Africhange.

Requirements
What you must have:

• 3 years’ experience in any directly related role within a regulated Lithuanian Fintech or EMI .
• Good knowledge of AML Centre of Excellence regulations as established by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania
• Fluent in English and Lithuanian, with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and skills to maintain policies and procedures
• Experience with conducting financial crime risk assessments.

What is nice to have:

• Background in Technology Governance, Regulatory Finance, Fraud Investigation or a related course
• ACAMS, ICA or any related professional association/certification is an advantage
• Positive and flexible attitude to work particularly new initiatives
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, highly organized
• Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work i.e. deadline-oriented
• High level of client focus with the aptitude to drive results and provide constructive feedback
• Experience working with a Compliance Management System
• Reporting and tracking using tools such as Google Sheet, MS Excel, SQL.

Our Offer

• Fully remote opportunities under a flexible work environment
• Competitive salary
• Paid time-offs including paternity leave
• Access to relevant courses/learning programs
• A close-knit team with a great passion for working collaboratively.