Financial Crime Manager (KYC/CDD)

TL;DR

Financial Crime Manager (KYC/CDD): Own the methodology behind hirify.global’s CDD Risk Engine and drive continuous improvement of onboarding and regular review controls with an accent on CDD quality assurance, account closure integrity, and measurable performance metrics. Focus on partnering with Machine Learning engineers and Product Managers to improve Customer Risk Assessment accuracy and implement new CDD process features, while leading guidance and training for the 1LOD CDD team.

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company building modern financial management tools for small businesses across Europe.

What you will do

• Own the continuous improvement framework for CDD methodology (onboarding and regular review), improving conversion/time-to-account and account closure rate while maintaining CDD quality assurance scores.
• Monitor account closures for integrity reasons and create CDD controls to address gaps in the CDD methodology.
• Collaborate with Machine Learning engineers to monitor and continuously improve the accuracy of Customer Risk Assessment models.
• Research new vendors and methods for CDD and customer identity verification, including AI-enabled approaches and AML regulatory developments.
• Partner with Product Managers to implement CDD process improvements by drafting requirements and reviewing product specifications for new CDD-related features.
• Provide guidance and regular training to the 1LOD CDD team on risk elements of CDD (e.g., adverse media, industry risks, PEP acceptance) and contribute to enterprise-wide risk assessment; lead one direct report.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in a regulated financial institution, ideally in fintech or a similarly fast-paced environment.
• Strong 2nd Line of Defense background in Financial Crime with hands-on expertise in CDD processes.
• Proven end-to-end project ownership, ideally streamlining onboarding or due diligence workflows.
• Comfort working with data and metrics to monitor performance (e.g., conversion rate, time to account).
• Business proficiency in English.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working approach with flexibility to travel and work fully remotely from time to time.
• Work & Swim Program: one month in a corporate apartment in Cyprus.
• Stock Options Program available to all company members.
• Resources and opportunities for continuous personal and professional growth.
• Support and care focused on well-being and success.

Hiring process

• Application review, then recruiter interview (30 min) and peer panel interview (1 hour).
• Case study and test, followed by a final interview (1 hour) and offer.