EU AML/CTF Leader for EMI — High-Impact Fintech

Evotym; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Evotym is seeking an experienced MLRO to lead AML/CTF compliance for a licensed EMI operating across the EU in a dynamic neobank environment.

The role requires deep regulatory expertise, KYC/CDD, sanctions, and strong stakeholder management; you will implement policies, monitor activity, and report to management and regulators.

This is a hybrid position in Helsinki, offering an opportunity to scale fintech operations and strengthen the financial crime framework.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AML/Compliance/Financial Crime experience in fintech or regulated finance.
• Deep knowledge of EU AML/CTF rules and FIN-FSA expectations.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and oversee AML/CTF frameworks and controls.
• Hands-on transaction monitoring, investigations, and escalation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML/CTF compliance for an EMI active across the EU.
• Oversee suspicious activity monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain and evolve the financial crime control framework per FIN-FSA standards.
• Develop AML policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify issues and gaps.
• Provide AML training and guidance to staff; collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Report to senior management and regulators on risk and compliance status.
• Drive continuous improvement of the compliance program to adapt to changes.

Skills

AML/CTF

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Training & guidance

Fintech experience

Education

CAMS/ICA certification

Tools

Transaction monitoring tools

Regulatory reporting systems

Job description

Evotym is seeking an experienced MLRO to lead AML/CTF compliance for a licensed EMI operating across the EU in a dynamic neobank environment.

The role requires deep regulatory expertise, KYC/CDD, sanctions, and strong stakeholder management; you will implement policies, monitor activity, and report to management and regulators.

This is a hybrid position in Helsinki, offering an opportunity to scale fintech operations and strengthen the financial crime framework.