Paybis
Senior AML Compliance Officer
PaybisLatvia3 days ago
Full-timeRemote Friendly
About Paybis

Paybis is a regulated crypto exchange and global fintech company operating across multiple jurisdictions. We help people and businesses access crypto simply and securely — while meeting the highest standards of financial crime prevention.

As we scale, we are strengthening our global AML/CTF framework to support new regulatory obligations, including MiCA CASP licensing and national VASP regimes. This role will be central in shaping how Paybis continues to meet regulatory expectations while enabling safe business growth.


The Role

We are seeking a Senior AML Compliance Officer with strong crypto governance experience and the autonomy to drive critical compliance initiatives end-to-end.


This is a strategic, high-ownership role focused on:

  • Documenting and improving AML controls
  • Supporting licensing applications and regulator interactions
  • Ensuring readiness for audits and supervisory oversight


You will work closely with senior stakeholders and become a trusted compliance leader within the organization


What You’ll Do

Strategic compliance ownership

  • Maintain and improve AML/CTF policies, procedures, controls, and risk assessments
  • Drive AML deliverables for MiCA CASP and national VASP registrations across the EU
  • Lead regulatory responses and remediation activities
  • Prepare reporting and risk analysis for senior leadership and the Board


Hands-on execution where it matters

  • Conduct risk-based reviews of high-risk customers and crypto wallets using blockchain analytics tools
  • Manage critical STR/SAR decisions and documentation
  • Support independent audits and regulatory reviews with high-quality evidence


Enablement & education

  • Provide AML advisory to Product, Legal, Risk, and other teams
  • Contribute to compliance awareness and training programs



What You Bring

Must Have

  •  5+ years in AML/CTF compliance, including 2+ years in crypto, fintech, or payments
  • Experience preparing AML deliverables for licensing applications (MiCA and/or VASP)
  • Strong knowledge of AMLD5/6, FATF Recommendations, BSA/FinCEN
  • Practical blockchain analytics skills (e.g., TRM Labs, Chainalysis, Elliptic)
  • Excellent written and spoken English — especially for SAR narratives & regulatory communication
  • Able to work independently, making well-reasoned, risk-based decisions



Nice to Have

  • ACAMS, ICA, CGSS, or other AML certifications
  • Audit experience (internal or external)
  • Exposure to multiple EU jurisdictions and crypto business models


Why Join Paybis?
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
  • Remote-first culture with flexibility and trust
  • A chance to build the risk function from the ground up at a fast-scaling fintech company
  • Close collaboration with executive leadership and real impact on strategic direction
  • Travel opportunities for regulatory meetings and team offsites
  • A dynamic, international team with strong product ownership and ambition
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development


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