Head of Financial Crime Prevention

Lysa’s vision is to set a new standard in savings through automation, efficiency, and an unwavering dedication to our customers' best interests. We believe many financial institutions fail to act in their clients' best interests, presenting a significant opportunity for us to become a new financial champion.

We are on a mission to make saving smarter and simpler for everyone. To achieve this, it is essential to build a robust technical and legal infrastructure that protects both our business and our customers from financial crime. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Financial Crime Prevention to lead and develop our AML team at Lysa.

The opportunity

As Head of Financial Crime Prevention, you will take comprehensive responsibility for all AML-related governance and operational frameworks at Lysa. You will lead the AML team, setting priorities and strategies while playing a pivotal role in guiding the team’s development and growth. Your hands-on leadership will be essential in shaping and maintaining Lysa’s strong culture of compliance and proactive financial crime prevention.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the first line of defense for AML and CTF activities.

• Lead and develop the AML team, ensuring operational excellence and providing day-to-day guidance on investigations and monitoring.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to financial crime through continuous development of KYC processes, customer risk assessment, transaction monitoring, and investigation procedures.

• Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and processes to align with Swedish and European AML/CTF regulations.

• Collaborate closely with tech and product teams to integrate AML and fraud prevention measures into product development.

• Work alongside the second-line AML compliance officer to provide strategic guidance and ensure seamless alignment with regulatory updates.

• Provide training and promote ongoing awareness across the organization regarding financial crime prevention.

• Participate in board meetings and collaborate with the General Counsel, contributing legal insights into AML/CTF matters.

What we are looking for

You share Lysa’s values and are driven to join us on our journey to set new standards in savings and investments. You are an expert in financial crime prevention with the ambition to lead, inspire, and implement best practices. Your experience and strategic mindset will help drive Lysa’s proactive approach to preventing financial crime. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where strategic thinking and operational involvement go hand in hand.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial crime prevention, with proven knowledge of Swedish and European AML/CTF regulations.

• Strong leadership skills and prior experience managing and developing a team.

• Analytical and structured approach to problem-solving, coupled with project management expertise.

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance regulatory compliance and business needs effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex issues in an understandable manner.

• A background in law or legal training is beneficial but not required if you possess significant experience in AML/CTF.

• Experience working in financial services, a regulated industry, or a fintech environment.

• Demonstrated passion for AML/CTF compliance and a proactive mindset.

What we offer
Lysa is one of Sweden’s fastest growing FinTech companies. Today Lysa has more than 150 000 paying customers and we manage more than 2.5 bnEUR. We have launched our platform in Denmark and Finland, and also in Germany. Our team of 60 has a mission driven culture and we work hard to have a significant impact on the European savings market.

We are a highly skilled and motivated team where earning trust and adding value is at the core of our collaborative culture.

Application

If you are an experienced and driven financial crime prevention leader, eager to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Linda Ribbing at 070-522 01 86 or linda.ribbing@capasearch.se.