AML Operations Team Lead

About the role

We are looking for an AML Operations Team Lead to head our transaction monitoring unit. You will guide a team of analysts, fine‑tune monitoring rules, and ensure high‑quality, timely responses to alerts and law‑enforcement requests.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the transaction monitoring team.
• Propose and implement improvements to monitoring thresholds to reduce false positives.
• Track and report team KPIs, maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Oversee alert resolution across real‑time, retrospective, and screening alerts.
• Prepare accurate responses for law‑enforcement authorities.
• Manage the team’s email inbox, assign tasks, and set priorities.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of transaction monitoring experience in a financial institution.
• Proven ability to adjust monitoring rules and thresholds.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team is highly preferred.
• University degree in Law, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to handle escalations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Lithuanian and English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• CAMS/ICA (advantage)

What we offer

• Competitive salary starting from €3,000 gross per month.
• Paid vacation, extra birthday day off, and additional leave based on tenure.
• Private health insurance after the trial period.
• Flexible workplace arrangements and a culture of recognition with awards and gifts.
• Professional development time and a paid trust day each year.