Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Fintech): Building and leading the AML/CTF compliance function for a growing fintech entity with an accent on securing an EMI licence from the Bank of Lithuania. Focus on designing risk management policies, establishing internal controls, and managing regulatory relationships as the Vilnius office scales.

Location: Must be a legal full-time resident in Lithuania; role is Hybrid in Vilnius.

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing fintech business modernizing and simplifying B2B payments for the global travel industry.

What you will do

• Lead the AML/CTF and sanctions workstream for the Bank of Lithuania EMI licence application.
• Build, manage, and mentor the Vilnius-based AML/CTF team as the entity scales.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide risk management policies and internal control systems.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Bank of Lithuania and the Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT).
• Manage suspicious activity reporting (SAR) processes and conduct regulatory investigations.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure compliance is embedded in new services and technology solutions.

Requirements

• Fluent in Lithuanian and English.
• Legal full-time resident in Lithuania.
• ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification in AML/CTF compliance.
• Minimum 3 years as an MLRO/AML Team Head or 5+ years in AML-related roles (KYC, CDD, EDD).
• Proven managerial and people leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Lithuanian AML/CTF laws and FNTT reporting requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting or leading an EMI or payment institution licence application with the Bank of Lithuania.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build a compliance function from the ground up.
• Direct involvement in high-level strategic decisions and board-level interaction.
• Professional growth within a rapidly expanding international fintech environment.
• Collaborative work culture with strong ties to UK-based AML and Operations teams.