Compliance Monitoring and Investigations Team Lead
Ecommpay is on a mission to build a global, data-driven payment ecosystem. You have a unique chance to be the driving force behind it as a Compliance Monitoring and Investigations Team Lead.
At Ecommpay, we make online payments as smooth as possible for merchants looking to grow their businesses. We’re more than just a provider; we’re business partners dedicated to keeping our clients’ payments flowing, helping them make the most of every transaction. You have a unique chance to be the driving force behind Ecommpay's payment platform as a Compliance Monitoring and Investigations Team Lead!
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage the Compliance Monitoring and Financial Crime Investigations team, fostering the culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Allocate workloads and priorities effectively, coach and mentor team members, provide performance feedback
- Develop and implement team goals, KPIs, work plans
Compliance Monitoring
- Design, implement, and manage the firm’s risk-based compliance monitoring programme
- Oversee monitoring reviews, identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions
- Report key findings to senior management and committees, and oversee remediation plans and follow-up actions
Financial Crime Investigations
- Oversee timely investigations, documentation and reporting into suspected money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes
- Support the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate records.
- Recommend new ML/TF typologies to be implemented into monitoring tools and merchant review processes
- Conduct case study training
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Risk, Audit, Operations) to promote compliance and mitigate risks
- Represent the department in audits, inspections, and complex issue escalations
- Contribute to internal and external audit readiness and support regulatory inspections
Policy and Regulatory Adherence
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments and evolving best practices in compliance and financial crime
- Provide guidance on compliance and financial crime matters to business units
- Support the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, and training materials
Requirements:
- Proven experience in compliance monitoring, AML investigations, or financial crime prevention, preferably in fintech environment
- Previous leadership or management experience within a compliance or investigations function
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, AML frameworks, and SAR processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams, balance priorities, and deliver under pressure
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices
- Fluent proficiency in English
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and drive continuous improvement
Preferrable to have:
- ACAMS certification is a plus
What we offer:
- Make your mark on a fast-growing fintech industry becoming part of 500+ team with 4 offices worldwide
- Enhance your skills with our own Academy and receive compensation for additional trainings and courses to foster your growth
- Earn performance-based bonuses tied to achieved KPIs
- Accumulate your Loyalty Days as a reward for your years of commitment
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model
- Receive generous health insurance including dental, 5 Health Leave days per year and access to a private gym in the office
Salary Range: 3200- 5800 EUR Gross/month
At Ecommpay, you get to work in a flat, open and free environment, surrounded by committed, smart and talented colleagues from various cultural and academic backgrounds. Ecommpay is committed to giving people the opportunity to grow, and you’ll be able to develop your role over time.
Let's grow!
- Department
- Compliance
- Locations
- Riga
- Remote status
- Hybrid

About Ecommpay
Ecommpay is on the mission to build a global, data driven payment ecosystem to help ecommerce companies to grow
We strive to improve the efficiency of the world by simplifying money flow. We embrace our employees to evolve as individuals and optimistically conquer challenges at every corner.
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