Mano bankas – is a financial power bank for business, and we work in this area with deep attention and a personal attitude. With quality and expertise, we aim to become a private bank for business. Clients call our experts by name, have their direct contact details and know that we will do everything to address any issue most efficiently and in the shortest time possible. By recognizing each company's distinctiveness, we easily adapt to it.

Being the first bank in Lithuania to receive a specialized banking license in January 2019, we focused on business loans and payment services since.

We are currently looking for a Head of AML Operations and Control Unit to lead and further develop our first line AML/CFT and sanctions operations.

Your Role

As Head of AML Operations and Control Unit, you will be responsible for organizing, managing, and continuously improving AML/CFT and sanctions risk management processes in the first line of defense, while driving automation and AI-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency and risk detection quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AML/CFT and international sanctions operations within KYC, customer onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and transaction monitoring processes (I line).

• Organize and supervise the work of the teams, ensuring operational continuity, quality, and achievement of unit objectives.

• Set clear goals for the team aligned with the Bank’s strategy and monitor their implementation.

• Ensure timely identification, escalation, and reporting of suspicious activities and transactions.

• Coordinate and implement process improvements, with a strong focus on automation and data- and AI-enabled solutions.

• Lead AML IT systems optimization and drive the implementation of automation, robotization, and AI-based solutions to enhance risk management and operational efficiency.

• Prepare reports related to managed processes and provide information during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

• Ensure internal AML-related policies, procedures, and instructions are up to date and properly implemented.

• Cooperate closely with the AML Officer, Sanctions Officer, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders.

• Represent the Bank within the scope of authority when interacting with external parties and institutions.
  

What We Expect:

• Higher education in law, economics, finance, business administration, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of experience in AML/CFT or related first-line operational functions within the financial sector.

• At least 3 years of proven experience in team management.

• Experience in managing operational teams, capacity planning and forecasting.

• Strong understanding of AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in process analysis, optimization, and implementation of improvements, including automation and AI-enabled solutions.

• Ability to analyze transaction and customer data, identify risk patterns, and effectively use data-driven tools to support decision-making.

• AML/CFT certification (e.g. ACAMS, ICA) – considered an advantage.

• Excellent English skills (spoken and written).

• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, independence, and decision-making capability.

What We Offer:

• Salary 5400 – 8100 € (gross).

• Private healthcare insurance.

• Three additional paid vacation days a year.

• Bonusses for personal celebrations or bereavement.

• Flexible working time and hybrid working model.

• Parking in Vilnius “Green Zone” or JUDU public transport ticket.

• Opportunity to shape and lead key AML operational processes in a growing bank.

This is a fixed-term opportunity covering a period of parental leave. We are open to considering a permanent contract depending on organizational needs and mutual fit.

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