About the Client

Our client is a B2B crypto payment company based in Latvia. They offer a cutting-edge crypto exchange solution that seamlessly integrates with client platforms. This enables businesses to facilitate crypto payment processing for their end users, bridging the gap between crypto and fiat transactions.

Role Overview

As the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s integrity while supporting its growth in the crypto payment space. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the compliance landscape in a fully remote or hybrid work setup. Your expertise will be crucial in developing policies and leading compliance efforts as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Bank of Latvia on AML/CTF matters.
• Submit suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the Latvian FIU.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), sanctions screening, and PEP checks.
• Monitor transactions and investigate suspicious activities.
• Assess risks of B2B clients and continuously monitor client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with MiCA requirements and Latvian AML legislation.
• Collaborate with external legal advisors and auditors.
• Build and manage the compliance team as the company expands.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an MLRO or Senior AML/Compliance Officer in a regulated crypto or fintech company.
• Knowledge of EU AML legislation, FATF recommendations, and EU AML directives.
• Understanding of crypto products and transactions is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with MiCA requirements and their implications for crypto businesses.
• Experience developing AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Experience working with high-risk clients and transaction flows.
• Languages: English (C1)
• Experience in fintech

Key Soft Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous self-development.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs without being overly rigid.
• Proactive ownership mindset, ready to build the function from scratch.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Collaborative and transparent team culture.
• High-impact role in a scaling fintech company.
• Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.
• Social benefits.