Money Laundering Reporting Officer

<h2>About the Client</h2><p>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.</p><h2>Role Overview</h2><p>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.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Develop and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with the Bank of Latvia on AML/CTF matters.</li><li>Submit suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the Latvian FIU.</li><li>Conduct customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), sanctions screening, and PEP checks.</li><li>Monitor transactions and investigate suspicious activities.</li><li>Assess risks of B2B clients and continuously monitor client relationships.</li><li>Ensure compliance with MiCA requirements and Latvian AML legislation.</li><li>Collaborate with external legal advisors and auditors.</li><li>Build and manage the compliance team as the company expands.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Proven experience as an MLRO or Senior AML/Compliance Officer in a regulated crypto or fintech company.</li><li>Knowledge of EU AML legislation, FATF recommendations, and EU AML directives.</li><li>Understanding of crypto products and transactions is highly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with MiCA requirements and their implications for crypto businesses.</li><li>Experience developing AML/CTF policies and procedures.</li><li>Experience working with high-risk clients and transaction flows.</li><li>Languages: English (C1)</li><li>Experience in fintech</li></ul><h2>Key Soft Skills</h2><ul><li>Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous self-development.</li><li>Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs without being overly rigid.</li><li>Proactive ownership mindset, ready to build the function from scratch.</li></ul><h2>What We Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary aligned with experience.</li><li>Collaborative and transparent team culture.</li><li>High-impact role in a scaling fintech company.</li><li>Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.</li><li>Social benefits.</li></ul>