Job Description
Nium provides global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments. We were founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. Our platform enables banks, fintechs, and global businesses to move money instantly, everywhere.
Co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore with offices in 14 markets worldwide, we are entering one of the most exciting chapters in our journey. In March 2026, we delivered the largest month in our 11-year history with record revenue, record volumes, and EBITDA profitability. Today, Nium moves nearly $60B in payments annually, almost entirely for enterprises, while continuing to strengthen an already healthy balance sheet.
It is an incredible time to join us, and we are only just getting started.
Our payout network spans 190+ countries and 100 currencies, with 100 + corridors in real time. We power seamless transfers to accounts, wallets, and cards, support local collections in 35 markets, and as a principal card issuer on Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and UATP, Nium issues over 50 million card tokens every year. Backed by regulatory licenses in 40+ markets, we make it simple for our partners to onboard, integrate, and scale globally. This scale and innovation have earned us recognition as one of CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2025, winner of Best Cross-Border Payments Solution at the PayTech Awards, and inclusion in FXC Intelligence’s Top 100 Cross-Border Payments Companies list.
In 2024, we raised US$50 million in Series E funding at a US$1.4 billion valuation to accelerate network expansion, product innovation, and talent growth. With the B2B payments market projected to hit US$175 trillion by 2030, Nium offers ambitious builders the chance to shape the future of global money movement with the scale of a leader and the energy of a high-growth company.
As the Director – Regulatory Compliance & MLRO Lithuania, you will be working as part of Nium’s global, dynamic Compliance team. The Compliance team is responsible for advising the business on all compliance matters and ensuring the regulatory requirements for Lithuania are met. In addition, this team is also responsible for client onboarding, Transaction Monitoring, and for the detection and prevention of financial crime including, money laundering, and terrorist financing.
Responsibilities
Ensuring Nium is ahead of any regulatory changes that affect our Lithuanian entity
Build relationships and partner with stakeholders across our global organisation to develop innovative and effective solutions to ensure compliance and business objectives are met
Chair of Compliance committee, responsible for analysis, monthly reporting and recommendations related to AML/CTF up to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board
Managing and mentoring staff members of all levels
Fully accountable for ensuring policies and procedures are kept up to date and implemented effectively
Correspondence with the Regulator
Identify and support implementation of compliance technology and data-driver solutions to facilitate compliance with current and new laws and regulations
Managing internal and external audits with a high degree of professionalism
Preparation and submission of suspicious activity reports to the relevant authorities
Annual refresh of the of AML/CTF training program
Requirements
At least 10 years’ experience as an MLRO in the fintech sector
Comprehensive understanding of the Bank of Lithuania’s regulations and the local Lithuanian fintech regulatory landscape
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Lithuanian
Leadership experience
Excellent working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations
Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing competing priorities.
Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward.
Able to operate in a global, virtual environment.
Collaborate and engage with a variety of individual stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead calls and workshops and present to customers and internal stakeholders at all levels
What we offer at Nium
We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work.
We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24⁄7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.
We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!
We Thrive with Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
