Onboarding Lead (Acquiring Services)
A unique opportunity for a senior onboarding lead expert to shape the client journey in a high-growth fintech with strong exposure to high-risk industries.
About the Client
Our client is a growing international fintech company with operations across Europe, the UK, and Asia. Built on a solid financial foundation and a culture of collaboration, the company provides modern businesses with access to card payments processing, FX, and banking services through a single streamlined platform. By connecting these essential services, they empower digital-first companies to expand efficiently, operate securely, and remain fully compliant in a fast-changing regulatory landscape.
Role Overview
We are looking for a senior professional with strong expertise in KYC, underwriting, and onboarding to take ownership of the client-facing onboarding process. The role will cover the full cycle from the moment a sales deal is confirmed until the merchant is handed over to the Customer Success team. This includes validating processes, ensuring compliance, and being ready to manage hands-on execution where necessary. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in acquirers, especially those with high exposure to adult, crypto, and gambling portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and validate the merchant onboarding process from sales handover to Customer Success transition.
- Review and approve KYC and underwriting documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Build, document, and optimize onboarding workflows, policies, and controls.
- Manage and resolve complex onboarding cases, providing hands-on support where required.
- Act as the key liaison between sales, risk, compliance, and customer success teams.
- Ensure high-risk portfolios are assessed and onboarded in line with regulatory and scheme requirements.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve risk management and merchant due diligence practices.
Requirements
- Proven experience in an acquiring environment is a must.
- 3+ years of professional experience in KYC, underwriting, or merchant onboarding.
- Strong background in handling high-risk industries, including adult, gambling, and crypto merchants.
- Deep knowledge of payments, acquiring processes, and regulatory expectations.
- Fluent English
Key Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on and proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage complex cases independently.
- Business oriented mindset
What We Offer
- Opportunity to take ownership of a critical client-facing function.
- Work with international teams in a dynamic and growing fintech environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible and supportive working culture.
- Department
- Join Risk and Compliance
- Role
- Compliance Officer
- Locations
- Riga
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Compensation Package
- FROM 5500 Euro - TBD

About Evotym
Evotym is dedicated to building exceptional teams for growing companies.
As a leading Fintech Staffing and Recruitment agency, we connect top-tier talent with Fintech companies, driving their success and growth. Our expertise in the sector allows us to understand its unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring we match the best-fit candidates with our clients.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team and make an impact in the fintech industry.