Head of Risk (EMI / Fintech)

🎯 The role

We arelooking for a Head of Risk to lead and further develop the company’s EnterpriseRisk Management (ERM) framework and overall risk governance.

This is nota pure AML role — while AML/KYC and sanctions are part of the environment,the core focus is enterprise, operational, regulatory, and strategic riskmanagement within an EMI, with direct exposure to senior management and theBoard.

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🧩 What you’ll do

• Lead, own, and continuously     develop the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
• Own and oversee the Risk Appetite     Statement, risk metrics, and management dashboards
• Manage Risk Committees and     prepare risk reporting for senior management and the Board
• Maintain and oversee company-wide     risk registers, KRIs, and internal controls
• Coordinate risk assessments     across operational, financial, AML/sanctions, outsourcing, and IT/cyber     domains
• Oversee safeguarding risk     management and outsourcing governance
• Perform risk due diligence on     partners, products, and strategic initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams     (Product, IT, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance) to embed risk     management into daily operations
• Advise senior management and the     Board on risk exposure, emerging risks, and mitigation strategies
• Act as a key point of contact     with the Bank of Lithuania, supporting supervisory interactions, audits,     and inspections

🎁 Why join Valyuz

• Health insurance from day one
• Employer contribution to 3rd     pillar pension funds
• €3,000 annual learning and     studies budget
• Monthly sports or wellness     compensation (75% up to €50)
• Onsite facilities with beverages     delivered to your office of choice
• Annual summer workation
• Active social life, Happy Hours,     and company events
• Christmas and Birthday gifts
• Professional corporate photoshoot     (LinkedIn & Teams)
• Supportive team environment with     a strong “family-feel” culture