Lead Financial Crime Compliance Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Financial Crime Compliance Manager (Fintech): Designing and leading oversight and compliance frameworks to mitigate money laundering risks with an accent on crypto-asset regulations and complex financial systems. Focus on establishing risk standards, managing 2LoD support, and ensuring regulatory alignment within the Cyprus financial regime.

Location: Must be based in Cyprus

Company

A global financial super app providing spending, saving, and investment services to over 75 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Maintain and update local financial crime policies and define risk management standards.
• Provide 2LoD support for product launches and operational procedures.
• Participate in governance committees to identify issues and propose scalable solutions.
• Establish and review dashboards to monitor risk appetite and compliance performance.
• Prepare high-level reports for group committees and the Board.
• Support internal training initiatives regarding financial crime compliance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in FinCrime (AML/CTF and sanctions) covering retail and business sectors.
• Deep knowledge of the regulatory environment and financial crime regimes in Cyprus.
• Must hold an AML CySEC certificate.
• Understanding of innovative financial products including crypto and buy now-pay later.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze complex information and drive resolutions.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to have

• Professional qualification from an internationally recognized body (e.g., ICA or ACAMS).
• Practical experience working with crypto products.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with a global team.
• Opportunity to shape compliance strategies for a rapidly growing fintech leader.
• Certified as a Great Place to Work.
• Focus on diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.