Yassir

MLRO/ Compliance Officer

Yassir  •  Republic of Lithuania (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Main Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain an effective AML/CTF compliance program that aligns with local andinternational regulations, ensuring that all company activities, particularly payment services, are fullycompliant.• Conduct regular risk assessments of the company’s products, services, and customer base to identifypotential risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing and reporting suspicious activities tothe appropriate authorities (e.g., the Financial Crime Investigation Service in Lithuania).• Act as the primary point of contact with local regulators and financial authorities, managing allcommunications and ensuring that the company’s practices meet regulatory expectations.• Develop and update AML/CTF policies and deliver regular training programs to ensure awareness ofcompany’s compliance obligations and conduct internal audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness ofAML/CTF controls.• Prepare and submit regular reports to the board of directors and senior management on the status ofthe AML/CTF program, including key risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies.
(This is a 3-6 months Contract)
Requirements for MLRO position:• At least 2 years of experience in MLRO, AML, KYC or similar Compliance position. Experience in astartup environment is a strong plus.• Deep understanding of Lithuanian AML laws and regulations, as well as EU directives related tofinancial crime prevention.• Excellent communication skills in Lithuanian and English, both written and verbal. The ability to explaincomplex regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner to non-experts.• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization maintaining close contact withrelevant teams across multiple locations.• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA(International Compliance Association) qualifications are highly desirable.
Yassir

About Yassir

Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (~$200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.

We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally. Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era.

We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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