AML/Compliance Specialist
Genome is a fully digital financial platform that delivers everything users expect from traditional banking, faster, safer, and online. We are a Lithuania-based Electronic Money Institution licensed by the Bank of Lithuania, serving both businesses and individuals, primarily across the EU and beyond.
Our platform offers a wide range of services, including dedicated IBAN accounts, payment processing, currency exchange, and local and international transfers (SEPA and SWIFT). Clients can manage their finances through a smart, intuitive dashboard available on desktops and mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Genome is looking for an AML/Compliance Specialist!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct both real-time reviews (transaction screening) and retrospective evaluations (transaction monitoring) of client transactions to spot potential risks.
- Independently collect, evaluate, and record the necessary data for ongoing client due diligence. You'll communicate directly with clients to request, verify, and assess additional documentation.
- Lead internal investigations into unusual client activities, document your findings systematically, and write clear conclusions and recommendations.
- Prepare and report Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the local Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
- Handle official communication and correspondence with law enforcement agencies and other external institutions.
Skills & Experience
- You bring 2+ years of hands-on experience in transaction monitoring and screening.
- You have a solid foundational understanding of financial crimes—including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions evasion.
- You possess a basic knowledge of AML legislation relevant to Lithuanian Financial Market Participants (FMPs).
- You are fluent in both spoken and written Lithuanian and English, with the ability to handle formal business correspondence in both languages.
- Holding professional certifications like ACAMS or ICA is considered a strong advantage (but don't let a lack of one stop you from applying if you have the experience!).
Benefits
- We offer flexible working hours (you can start your day between 7.00 - 10.00 and finish it accordingly).
- After a successful probation period we offer 8 days from home per month and you may use these days in any way that best suits your needs throughout the month.
- In our new office in Vilnius, start your day with a snack and a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
- We care about our employees' health so we provide medical insurance after a successful probation period.
- To support your physical and mental wellness, we partially compensate for sports activities (gyms, pools, clubs, etc.) and therapy sessions.
- We support your career growth and encourage you to consider open internal positions or you can refer a good candidate and get a referral bonus.
- We have smaller celebrations in our office (Company birthday, other memorable days and team building with your team).
Compensation
Salary range: €2,300-2,600 gross monthly*
*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience.
