Head of Risk & Compliance
ABOUT LYNX At Lynx Financial Crime Tech S.A., we are an AI-based software company specialized in detecting and predicting behavioral patterns. Led by an expert team from the financial and academic sectors, we develop and implement cutting-edge, self-learning AI technologies. Our platform stands out for its low-latency transaction processing capabilities and is available both on-premise and in the cloud. We develop advanced technology for fraud prevention and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), helping global organizations make real-time decisions through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM We offer an international and specialized environment where you can grow, innovate, and develop with purpose while contributing to a safer and more transparent financial system. We prioritize vision, agility, and speed to deliver exceptional customer experiences and have built long-lasting, trusted relationships with some of the world’s leading financial institutions, fintechs, and commercial companies. WHAT YOU´LL DO This role will lead the independent Risk & Compliance function while working closely with Product, Technology, Operations and Commercial teams to enable sustainable growth, support innovation and ensure regulatory expectations are met. Success in this role means finding the right balance between protecting the business and helping it move fast. You'll provide independent challenge when needed, but you'll also be a trusted partner who helps teams identify practical solutions, make informed decisions and embed risk management into the way we build products and operate every day. As Head of Risk & Compliance these will be some of the key activities in your day-to-day role: Lead the Second Line of Defense, maintaining a holistic view of the company's risk profile and ensuring material risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored and managed across all business activities. Define and continuously evolve the company's Risk & Compliance framework, ensuring it remains proportionate, scalable and aligned with the business strategy, regulatory expectations and the company's growth ambitions. Oversee the identification and assessment of emerging risks, key risk trends and strategic initiatives, providing independent challenge and actionable insights to senior management. Ensure effective governance through robust risk reporting, meaningful management information, appropriate policies and governance forums, enabling informed decision-making across the organisation. Build and maintain trusted relationships with regulators, external auditors and key partners, representing the company on Risk & Compliance matters and ensuring constructive regulatory engagement. Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation, encouraging accountability, transparency and informed risk-taking as an integral part of day-to-day decision making. Act as a trusted advisor to Product, Technol...