Job title: AML Lead
Company: FYST
Job description: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to lead AML and Risk Management Team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the EU and Canada, risk management practices, and EU crypto regulation. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a collaborative approach to ensure compliance and safeguard operations against financial crime.Your primary tasks will be:Leadership & Management:
- Oversee and mentor a dedicated team of AML and risk management professionals.
- Develop and implement team objectives, ensuring alignment with the institution’s overall compliance strategy.
- Coordinate with senior management to integrate risk management practices into the organization’s strategic planning.
AML Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with relevant AML regulations, both within the EU framework and under FINTRAC requirements.
- Design and implement robust policies, procedures, and controls to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Monitor, review, and update AML systems in line with regulatory changes and emerging risks.
Risk Management:
- Identify, assess, and manage operational, financial, and regulatory risks associated with payment services.
- Develop and maintain risk assessment methodologies and frameworks tailored to the payment industry.
- Lead regular risk reviews and audits, ensuring that mitigation measures are effectively implemented.
- EU Crypto Regulation Expertise:
- Stay up-to-date with the evolving EU crypto regulatory landscape (MiCA, DORA etc.).
- Advise on the integration of crypto assets within the institution’s risk management and AML frameworks.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies regarding compliance matters related to cryptocurrency transactions and associated risks.
Reporting & Communication:
- Prepare detailed compliance and risk management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries and examinations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall regulatory compliance and risk awareness across the organization.
What we expect from you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in AML, compliance, or risk management roles within the financial services or payments industry.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
- Extensive knowledge of EU AML regulations, FINTRAC requirements, and current EU crypto regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and apply them to business operations.
- Fluent in English and Russian;
WHAT WE OFFER
- An opportunity to make something great even greater, you can be the reason why we grow, develop, and become the best fintech company on the market!
- Career prospects – we are young, we have huge ambitions, and it is important that our employees grow with us
- Work with coworkers who are passionate about their business
- Compensation that will fully correspond to the competence and knowledge, with yearly performance reviews
- The opportunity to attend conferences, courses, and professional development at the company’s expense – we favor the continuous development of our employees
- Remote type of work
- 20 days of vacation time; Bank holidays; Sick leaves; Additional birthday day off;
- Team building events and corporate parties.
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Location: Česko
Job date: Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:46:01 GMT
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