Team Lead AML & Risk Operations (Fintech)

TL;DR

Team Lead AML & Risk Operations (Fintech): Leading a team of specialists in managing KYC, transaction monitoring, and financial crime risk controls for hirify.global Pay with an accent on operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Focus on scaling AML processes, driving cross-jurisdictional risk mitigation, and mentoring team members in a fast-paced, multi-licensed environment.

Location: Hybrid role with office presence in Vilnius or Kaunas, Lithuania

Salary: €3,400 – €4,100 EUR gross monthly

Company

hirify.global is Europe’s leading second-hand fashion marketplace and a unicorn company dedicated to making pre-loved items the first choice for consumers across 20+ markets.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee daily AML and financial crime risk operations, including CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring.
• Ensure consistent execution of AML/CTF controls in alignment with FCA, EU directives, and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of specialists, focusing on performance, quality assurance, and professional growth.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex, high-risk, or cross-border cases.
• Monitor operational effectiveness through KPIs and KRIs to identify control gaps and drive remediation.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Fraud teams to embed financial crime controls into new product launches and platform workflows.

Requirements

• Practical experience in AML or financial crime operations within a regulated fintech, payments, or marketplace environment.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF rules and ability to translate them into operational processes.
• Proven experience in building and leading small teams in a scaling business.
• Clear communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions and document judgment calls effectively.

Nice to have

• Experience in early-stage or fast-scaling companies.
• Familiarity with multi-country operations and modern AML tooling.
• Background in online marketplaces or payment services.

Culture & Benefits

• Share options programme.
• 25 working days of holiday.
• Hybrid work model with 2 days in office recommended.
• Home office support including IT equipment and a €540 furniture budget.
• Private health insurance and digital mental health support.
• Annual individual learning budget for professional development.
• Workation policy allowing up to 90 days per year working from abroad (21 days outside EU).