Compliance Manager at Spendbase

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Spendbase is a fast-growing fintech SaaS startup helping companies take control of their spending. With our all-in-one platform, businesses can manage SaaS subscriptions, cloud costs, and corporate cards in one place — bringing clarity and control to company expenses.

REQUIREMENTS

– 3+ years of experience in Compliance / AML / Risk within fintech, payments, EMI, or another regulated financial institution
– Hands-on experience with AML/KYC frameworks, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting
– Solid understanding of EU regulatory requirements, ideally with exposure to Lithuanian EMI regulation or license applications
– Experience working with regulators, banks, or external advisors in a regulated setup
– Ability to work independently and take ownership of compliance topics end-to-end
– Strong analytical skills and pragmatic decision-making
– Fluent English (C1+) — all documentation and regulator communication is in English

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Design, implement, and maintain the company’s AML/KYC and compliance framework in line with Lithuanian and EU regulatory requirements
– Support the EMI license application process, including preparation of compliance-related materials and responses to regulator questions
– Own customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, screening processes, customer communications, and data verification
– Act as a key compliance contact for regulators, banking partners, and external advisors during the licensing and post-licensing phases
– Review onboarding flows, client profiles, transaction patterns, and internal controls to identify compliance gaps and regulatory risks
– Collaborate with Product, Operations, Finance, and Legal to embed compliance-by-design into products and business processes
– Prepare and deliver internal training and awareness sessions on AML, regulatory obligations, and fraud risk
– Monitor regulatory and industry developments in fintech and payments, assess their impact, and propose practical changes to policies and procedures
– Maintain and update compliance documentation (policies, manuals, registers, logs), ensuring audit and inspection readiness
– Support internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and audits, including escalation and remediation processes
– Build and maintain compliance metrics and reporting, tracking KPIs, incidents, and remediation progress

WHAT WE OFFER

– Competitive compensation aligned with responsibility and impact
– A key role in building a regulated fintech from the ground up
– High level of ownership during the EMI application and go-live phases
– Close collaboration with Legal, Finance, Product, and leadership teams
– Paid vacation, sick leave, and overtime

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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