KYC Team Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

KYC Team Lead (Fintech/AML): Leading the KYC team and developing onboarding and ODD operations with an accent on operational excellence and risk management. Focus on optimizing KPIs, identifying risk gaps, and continuously improving KYC workflows in line with regulatory requirements.

Location: Hybrid (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Salary: 4000 EUR Gross

Company

hirify.global is an EMI based in Lithuania delivering personalized boutique-level services to B2B, B2C, and C2B customers.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the KYC team through coaching, 1:1s, and performance reviews.
• Define, monitor, and optimize KYC operational KPIs and productivity dashboards.
• Review onboarding and ODD processes to identify inefficiencies and risk gaps.
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Sales with initial client risk and documentation assessments.
• Maintain and update KYC documentation, including SOPs and guidelines.

Requirements

• Professional Lithuanian and English language skills
• 5+ years of compliance experience in KYC/ODD/Onboarding (minimum 2 years in FinTech).
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing compliance or risk teams.
• Solid knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Experience with corporate structures (trusts, partnerships, public/private companies).
• Strong analytical skills and experience in procedure development.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-risk industries.
• Experience creating or updating risk scoring matrices.
• AML certifications such as ICA or CAMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility.
• Support for professional growth and certifications.
• 2nd pillar pension coverage.
• Extra vacation day on your birthday.
• Workations, health challenges, and team engagement initiatives.
• High level of autonomy and ownership.