Head of Risk & Compliance - Lynx

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, Technology, Operations and Commercial teams, helping them understand and manage risks early in the design and delivery of products, services and strategic initiatives.
• Provide constructive and pragmatic challenge to First Line teams, balancing independent oversight with a solutions-oriented mindset that enables innovation, customer focus and sustainable growth.
• Drive continuous improvement of the control environment by promoting automation, data-driven risk management and scalable processes that allow the business to move quickly without compromising resilience or regulatory compliance.

WHAT WE´RE LOOKING FOR

We are in search of a Head of Risk & Compliance to join our team in Madrid, with the following qualifications and background:

Professional Experience

• 10+ years' experience in Risk Management, or related control functions within fintech or financial services.

Education

• Degree level education, with relevant academic qualifications desirable. (Preferred)
• Recognised risk professional qualifications / certifications are beneficial but not a must, practical experience will be prioritised. (Preferred)

Languages

• Professional fluency in Spanish (Requirred)
• Professional fluency in English (Requirred)

Hard Skills

• Deep expertise in Technology Risk, Cybersecurity Risk and Operational Resilience is essential, together with a strong understanding of modern technology architectures, cloud environments, APIs, third-party services and secure software development practices.
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating enterprise risk management frameworks and providing independent Second Line oversight over strategic initiatives, technology transformation and operational change.
• Experience engaging with Executive Committees, Boards, regulators and external auditors, providing independent advice, influencing strategic decisions and fostering a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Soft skills

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and constant change.
• Able to influence without relying on hierarchy.
• Strong executive communication skills.
• Pragmatic decision maker with sound judgement.
• Curious, technology-minded and data-driven.

Other Information

• The position is based in Spain (Madrid), with remote working flexibility.  
• Occasional travel requirements.

Lynx Tech is proud to be an equal opportunity organization, regardless of age, gender, disability, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone.

OUR OFFER AND BENEFITS

By joining our team, you will enjoy multiple benefits, such as:

• We care for your well-being, so you will have health insurance, life insurance, and access to Wellhub.
• We promote flexibility through a hybrid and collaborative model.
• We boost your growth through specialized training and career opportunities within a global technology ecosystem focused on data and AI applied to fraud prevention and AML.
• We aim to make your workdays more accessible, so you will have meal vouchers and family support initiatives.

IT STARTS HERE. TAKE YOUR NEXT PROFESSIONAL STEP

If you’re interested and meet the requirements, apply now or share this opportunity with someone who might be looking for it.

Want to get to know us better? Visit our website https://lynxtech.com/