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 general organizations make real-time decisions through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. 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. 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 . 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.

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. 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. We are in search of a Head of Risk & Compliance to join our team in Madrid , with the following qualifications and background: 10+ years' experience in Risk Management, or related control functions within fintech or financial services.

Professional fluency in Spanish (Requirred) Professional fluency in English (Requirred) 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. Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Curious, technology-minded and data-driven.

The position is based in Spain (Madrid), with remote working flexibility. 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 . #

📌 Senior Manager Risk Compliance (Madrid)
🏢 Cv-Library
📍 Madrid