AML Compliance Officer (Fintech)

Location: Fully remote; conditions list the EU, Netherlands, Latvia, Tallinn, Kyiv, and Georgia. The role is associated with London, United Kingdom.

Company

International payment infrastructure serving cross-border transactions through card acquiring, multi-currency processing, and integrated compliance solutions in more than 135 countries.

What you will do

• Conduct merchant risk scoring based on business model, MCC, geography, and transaction volumes.
• Manage risk-based onboarding and oversee KYC processes, including document verification and adverse media screening.
• Set transaction-monitoring rules and thresholds, develop risk matrices, and maintain case-management processes.
• Collaborate with compliance vendors and cross-validate their findings.
• Prepare SAR/STR reports, monitor regulatory changes, report to regulators, and maintain internal policies.
• Support new product launches by embedding compliance requirements into product design.

Requirements

• Experience in AML and compliance at a licensed payment company such as a PSP, EMI, or acquirer.
• Hands-on experience with AML, KYC/KYB, sanctions, PEP screening, transaction monitoring, SAR, and EDD.
• Understanding of card schemes and acquiring operations.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and the UK regulatory environment.
• Product-focused mindset with strong attention to detail, ownership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional communication.
• English at C1 level and Russian at C1 level required.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with collaboration across multiple locations.
• Collaborative and transparent team culture.
• High-impact role in a scaling fintech environment.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Social benefits and recognition of personal milestones and achievements.