Ekaterina Yachmeneva

Our client is an international fintech company building a modern payment platform that enables businesses to accept payments and send payouts across 100+ countries. Serving industries such as eCommerce, they develop secure, scalable, and API-driven payment solutions and are looking for an Onboarding Specialist to support the growth of their international merchant portfolio.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Onboarding Specialist to support the onboarding of B2B clients and partners. Working closely with the Business Development team, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the collection and verification of corporate documentation, ensuring application packages are complete and accurate before they are passed to internal compliance and operational teams.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working with documentation, communicates confidently with business clients, and has excellent attention to detail. We are open to candidates ranging from motivated juniors to experienced specialists, depending on their background.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the onboarding process for new B2B clients and partners.
• Request, collect, and organize corporate documentation from prospective clients.
• Review submitted documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Follow up with clients to obtain missing or additional information when required.
• Ensure onboarding files meet internal quality standards before handing them over to Compliance and other internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the onboarding process.
• Work closely with the Business Development team to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Communicate professionally with international clients throughout the onboarding process.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation.
• Comfortable working with corporate documents and legal entity information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate confidently with international business clients.
• A proactive, persistent, and self-driven approach to following up on documentation requests.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience working with PDF editing tools.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Previous experience in onboarding, customer operations, document management, fintech, banking, payments, or other B2B administrative roles is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Russian and Latvian are not required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international fintech company.
• Work with clients from eCommerce and other global industries.
• A collaborative team environment working closely with the Business Development function.
• Training and support to develop your expertise in fintech onboarding processes.
• Career growth opportunities as the company continues to expand.
• Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.

Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out and we’ll share more about the company, the setup, and next steps.

Our client is an international fintech company building a modern payment platform that enables businesses to accept payments and send payouts across 100+ countries. Serving industries such as eCommerce, they develop secure, scalable, and API-driven payment solutions and are looking for developers to help shape the future of global payments.

We are looking for a Junior or Mid-Level Python Developer with commercial experience who enjoys building web applications, backend services, and APIs. This role is ideal for someone with strong Python fundamentals who wants to work in a modern engineering environment where AI-assisted development tools are part of the daily workflow.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop web applications using modern Python frameworks.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases and SQL queries.
• Work with Docker-based development and deployment environments.
• Collaborate on server-rendered web applications and frontend integrations.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.
• Work in Linux environments and assist with infrastructure-related tasks when needed.
• Leverage AI-powered coding tools to improve development efficiency and code quality.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial experience as a Python Developer (Junior with hands-on commercial experience or Mid-Level).
• Strong knowledge of Python and experience with one or more Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
• Experience using Docker.
• Good understanding of Linux, basic networking concepts, and REST APIs.
• Experience with web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side rendering.
• Comfortable using modern AI-assisted development tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
• Experience with HTMX, Cloudflare, or modern deployment and web performance best practices is considered a plus.
• A proactive mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed team.
• Passion for modern software engineering practices, continuous learning, and good written and spoken English.

What We Offer

• Work on a modern global payment platform used by businesses in more than 100 countries.
• Join a growing international engineering team building scalable fintech products.
• Opportunity to work with modern Python technologies and AI-assisted development tools.
• Exposure to high-load systems, payment technologies, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in a fast-paced technology company.

Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out and we’ll share more about the company, the setup, and next steps.

We are supporting a rapidly growing international fintech company in hiring an experienced Sales Executive to drive business growth across European and international markets.

Founded in 2018, the company helps businesses securely send, receive, and exchange funds in more than 65 currencies across 190+ countries. With over 200 employees across multiple international offices, the company combines the agility of a fast-growing fintech with the stability and profitability of an established scale-up.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially driven sales professional with experience in fintech, payments, FX, or banking who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and owning the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

What You’ll Do

• Drive outbound sales activities across assigned markets and industry verticals.
• Identify, engage, and acquire new clients through strategic prospecting and relationship-driven sales.
• Leverage your professional network to generate business opportunities and accelerate portfolio growth.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation and qualification through contract negotiation and closing.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, CFOs, finance leaders, and other key decision-makers.
• Develop partnerships with legal firms, corporate service providers, consultants, and other referral partners.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM records.
• Collaborate closely with Client Management and Revenue teams to maximize client value and retention.
• Contribute to sales strategy development and execution to support company growth objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of B2B sales experience within fintech, payments, foreign exchange (FX), banking, or related financial services.
• Proven success in outbound sales and new business development.
• Strong understanding of international payments, FX products, and multi-currency banking solutions.
• Experience selling to SMEs, mid-market, or international businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Established professional network and a relationship-led approach to sales.
• Strong commercial acumen and consultative selling skills.
• Experience working with clients in sectors such as e-commerce, wholesale trade, logistics, technology, or professional services would be advantageous.
• Fluent English is required.
• Additional European language skills would be considered a strong advantage.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary with an uncapped quarterly commission structure.
• Hybrid working model from a modern city-centre office.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a high-growth international fintech business.
• Exposure to international clients, markets, and strategic partnerships.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth and revenue generation.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with high levels of ownership and autonomy.
• Additional local benefits depending on location.

Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out and we’ll share more about the company, the setup, and next steps.

We’re supporting a growing acquiring and payments business focused on international merchants, including high-risk industries such as crypto, Forex, gambling, subscription-based businesses, SaaS, and cross-border e-commerce.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Risk to lead the risk function and build a scalable risk management framework that supports sustainable business growth while protecting the company from financial, operational, and regulatory risks.

This is a strategic leadership role with significant influence over merchant onboarding, portfolio management, fraud prevention, chargeback control, and compliance with Visa and Mastercard requirements.

You will work closely with executive leadership, Compliance, AML, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Technology teams to ensure the business grows within an appropriate risk appetite while maintaining strong relationships with payment schemes and regulatory stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Risk Department, including risk analysts and monitoring specialists
• Develop and implement the company’s acquiring risk strategy
• Establish and maintain merchant risk management policies, procedures, and underwriting standards
• Make risk decisions regarding merchant onboarding, restrictions, reserve requirements, processing limits, and account termination in line with the company’s risk appetite
• Assess and approve merchants operating in high-risk industries, including cryptocurrency, Forex, CFD, gambling, betting, subscription-based businesses, SaaS, digital services, and international e-commerce
• Monitor merchant portfolio quality and proactively identify emerging financial, operational, and reputational risks
• Monitor fraud levels, chargeback ratios, transaction decline rates, and financial losses across the merchant portfolio
• Manage reserves, security deposits, rolling reserves, processing limits, and other risk mitigation measures
• Ensure compliance with Visa and Mastercard requirements, policies, and risk monitoring programmes
• Oversee participation in card scheme monitoring programmes, including VAMP, MATCH, and other related initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, AML, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Technology teams to support effective risk management across the business
• Prepare risk reporting and portfolio analysis for executive management, board members, regulators, and payment partners
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and assessments conducted by regulators, card schemes, and external auditors
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of risk managers, analysts, and monitoring specialists

What You Bring

• Higher education in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in banking, acquiring, payments, fintech, or financial services
• At least 3 years of experience leading and developing risk teams
• Deep understanding of:
  • Acquiring and payment processing
  • Merchant underwriting and portfolio risk management
  • Fraud prevention and monitoring
  • Chargeback processes
  • Visa and Mastercard regulations
  • High-risk merchant sectors
• Experience managing international merchant portfolios and cross-border payment flows
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to balance commercial growth and risk management
• Experience presenting risk matters to senior stakeholders and executive management
• Fluency in English

Nice to Have

• Experience working within an acquiring bank, PSP, PayFac, or EMI
• Experience interacting with regulators and international payment schemes
• Knowledge of PCI DSS and information security frameworks
• Experience building or scaling risk functions in a fast-growing payments environment

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and lead the risk function of a growing acquiring business
• Direct influence on merchant strategy, portfolio growth, and risk appetite
• High visibility and collaboration with executive leadership
• Exposure to international merchants and high-risk industries
• Entrepreneurial and fast-moving environment with significant ownership
• Opportunity to build scalable risk processes and make a measurable business impact
• Hybrid working model, offering flexibility while maintaining close collaboration with key stakeholders
• Stable employment under a full-time employment contract
• Health insurance after successful completion of the probation period
• Join a growing fintech at an exciting stage, where your decisions will directly influence the company’s future development
• Work alongside experienced payments, acquiring, risk, and compliance professionals in an international environment
• Competitive compensation package aligned with your experience and expertise

Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out and we’ll share more about the company, the setup, and next steps.

We’re hiring for a fast-growing fintech company providing modern payment and acquiring solutions across international markets.
The AML team is expanding, and we’re looking for an AML Specialist who will focus specifically on secondary AML checks – the deeper verification stage conducted after initial KYC is completed.

What You’ll Do

• Perform secondary AML checks on new merchants following the initial KYC process.
• Review merchant documentation, websites, and business models to ensure compliance with AML standards and Visa/Mastercard requirements.
• Support risk assessments, identify inconsistencies, and flag potential red flags.
• Use internal tools and OSINT sources to run background checks and validate merchant information.
• Escalate higher-risk profiles or suspicious cases to senior AML/Compliance specialists.
• Collaborate closely with Account Management, Risk, and Legal teams to ensure smooth, compliant onboarding.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments, especially in fintech, e-commerce, and payments.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Economics, Business, Law, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in AML/KYC, Compliance, or Risk.
• Strong understanding of KYC/AML principles and risk-based approaches.
• High attention to detail, strong research skills, and analytical thinking.
• Fluency in English and Russian (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with internal teams.
• Motivation to grow within AML and develop deeper expertise in compliance frameworks.

Why Join

• Competitive salary: €1,600-2,000 net/month, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work model with a modern, spacious office in Riga.
• Paid parking and paid lunch provided.
• Health insurance after 3 months (includes sports, dentistry, wellness).
• Company-funded certifications, training, and conferences.
• Regular team-building events and corporate activities.
• Supportive, professional team with a clear career progression path.

Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out and we’ll share more about the company, the setup, and next steps.