Money Laundering Reporting Officer

About the role

CoinPayments Latvia is seeking an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead the development, implementation and ongoing effectiveness of its AML/CFT/CPF framework. The role ensures compliance with Latvian and EU regulatory requirements while supporting the company’s crypto payment services.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update the company’s sanctions list and enterprise‑wide AML/CFT risk assessment.
• Develop, review and keep AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures up‑to‑date with regulatory changes.
• Approve higher‑risk customer onboarding cases and conduct enhanced due diligence where required.
• Oversee customer screening, transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics controls, ensuring proper investigation and escalation of alerts.
• Assess unusual or suspicious activity and decide on filing Suspicious Transaction Reports to the Latvian FIU.
• Provide regular reporting to governing bodies on framework effectiveness, risks and remediation actions.
• Act as primary contact for Latvijas Banka, the Latvian FIU and other authorities during inspections and audits.
• Maintain AML/CFT records and support training and awareness programmes across the organization.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of Latvian and EU AML/CFT/CPF regulations.
• Proven experience in designing and operating AML compliance frameworks, preferably in the crypto sector.
• Ability to interact with regulators and supervisory authorities.
• Excellent analytical skills for risk assessment and suspicious activity review.

Required skills