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Deputy MLRO

Nuvei

Nuvei

Administration
Vilnius, Lithuania · Vilnius, Lithuania · Beijing, China · Lithuania
Posted on Mar 5, 2025

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:

The Deputy MLRO assist in overseeing the AML/CFT Compliance Program of UAB Nuvei (Company) and is responsible for the assistance in the design and/or monitoring of the AML/CFT Compliance Program.

The role involves assistance in assessing AML/CFT and compliance of new projects, providing AML/CFT and compliance related advice, addressing policy matters and managing relationships with supervisory authorities, in case of the need.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assistance in assessing the AML/CFT and compliance of new products, services, processes and contributing to the risk assessment of associated AML/CFT and compliance risks of new products, services.
  • Assistance in designing and overseeing the AML/CFT compliance program, identifying documentation and control failures or gaps, assessing the degree of risk of each case, assisting in the remediation efforts, where needed, and overseeing the correction of the identified gaps of AML/CFT area.
  • Assistance in drafting and maintaining robust AML/CFT policies/procedures, monitoring AML/CFT compliance systems and contributing and overseeing AML/CFT enterprise-wide risk assessment.
  • Assistance in overseeing and issuing guidance as well as controlling measures for higher risk customers. Assistance in assessing high risk customers and providing opinions on whether to start or continue business relationship with such customers.
  • Provision of detailed, timely reports, e.g. on unacceptable and emerging AML/CFT risks and other related information, to the MLRO. As well as assistance in providing detailed and timely reports to supervisory authorities, FCIS, where required.
  • Provision of advice on AML/CFT and compliance topics to business units and other stakeholders, day to day support to 1st line of defense: questions about customers, industries, cases, provision of instructions on how to deal with such cases.
  • Being a liaison with supervisory authorities, FCIS, external consultants, law firms, partners and other parties if it is related to AML/CFT matters, where required.
  • Delivery as per the Company’s AML/CFT internal training plans and its documentation.
  • Undertaking any other duties related to AML/CFT and compliance as determined by the direct manager or the higher management line/body of the Company and/or that derive from internal rules.
  • 4+ yrs of experience in AML compliance, with at least 1+ years spent in a Senior Position in AML Compliance within Lithuanian financial services institution/obliged entity supervised by the Bank of Lithuania/FIU;
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience in FinCrime operations & acting as escalation point of contact;
  • Experience in analyzing internal suspicious activity reports & SAR reporting to FIU;
  • Be up to date of local & international AML standards & regulations;
  • Tech-savvy & being able to use multiple different internal/external systems & databases to collect & assess information;
  • Excellent bilingual English & Lithuanian communication skills both written & verbal;
  • Ability to engage various stakeholders & align them with Company’s compliance culture.

Monthly salary 3,031 - 4,041 gross (before taxes). Specific salary is offered based on competence, work experience, and compliance with other job requirements.

  • Monthly LIDL or WOLT food allowance;
  • Hybrid working model;
  • 2.5 additional vacation days of annual leave a quarter, if the company hits quarterly targets;
  • 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.