Compliance Specialist
The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners, to help them grow.
Meet Nuvei, the Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 700 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration.
At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service. We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey!
Your mission
We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our fast-growing team at Nuvei Liquidity, crypto center of excellence within the Nuvei Group. Nuvei Liquidity is one of only a handful of companies in Lithuania to have successfully obtained both a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence under MiCA and a Payment Institution licence for the transfer of Electronic Money Tokens (EMTs). This positions us at the forefront of regulated digital asset services in the EU.
In this role, you will take ownership of corporate client onboarding and transaction monitoring, ensuring that our controls operate effectively in a high-growth, high-regulation environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse and assess alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems;
- Review and investigate transactions flagged for sanctions and PEP matches;
- Request, collect and evaluate supporting information in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements;
- Make well-reasoned AML/CTF decisions and clearly communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders;
- Escalate possible suspicious activity, sanction hits, and complex cases to MLRO for further handling;
- Ensure constant compliance of KYC, AML and CTF program, processes, instructions which are applicable in the Company with the applicable requirements of legal acts;
- Perform corporate client onboarding, including collection, verification, and assessment of legal and corporate documentation.
- Proper tracking of handled cases (ongoing monitoring and/or screening of transactions and/or KYC) under all required logs;
- Sufficient performance based on KPIs and SLAs set for covered functions;
- Constantly provide feedback on possible/needed processes/procedures changes and improvements;
- Be up-to-date with recent internal policies and procedures, internal escalated changes within compliance systems and processes to the extent related to covered functions;
- Being proactive in knowing legislation changes, regulatory recommendations and industry best practices on AML/CTF, KYC, Client onboarding, PEP and sanction screening;
- Undertake any other duties as determined by the direct manager or the higher management line/body of the Company.
Requirements
- At least 2 year of experience in Corporate onboarding and Transaction monitoring.
- Strong understanding of KYC, AML, and CTF regulations and best practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Monthly Salary is up to €2,437.00 (before Taxes/Gross a month). The actual compensation will be based on your experience.
- Monthly LIDL or WOLT food allowance;
- Hybrid working model;
- Private health insurance;
- One-month workcation;
- Cool and modern penthouse office in Vilnius city;
- Annual bonus depending on company and individual results;
- Space for personal and professional growth, training, giving back to community activities;
- Office perks, a great atmosphere, company events and a lot more to explore.
- Nuvei is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates collaboration and innovation and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The team at Nuvei is comprised of a wealth of talent, skill, and ambition. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.