Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to join the Management Board of a regulated financial services company in Latvia. The CCO will be responsible for the overall compliance, AML/CTF, sanctions and regulatory framework, working closely with senior stakeholders and regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the AML/CTF, sanctions and regulatory compliance framework.
• Supervise the Compliance and MLRO functions, ensuring independence and effectiveness.
• Manage AML policies, risk assessments, customer risk methodology and the annual compliance plan.
• Act as senior liaison with the Bank of Latvia, FIU Latvia and other regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Latvian and EU regulations such as PSD2, EMD2, NILLTPFN Law, DORA and GDPR.
• Provide regular AML, compliance and regulatory risk reporting to the Management Board.
• Oversee high‑risk customer and partnership approvals where required.
• Lead response to material compliance, AML or sanctions incidents and regulatory breaches.

Required profile

• Senior experience in compliance, AML or financial crime within a regulated financial institution.
• Proven track record interacting with regulators and competent authorities.
• Experience at senior management or board level.
• High integrity, independent professional judgement and strong ownership.
• Excellent communication skills with regulators and senior stakeholders.
• Structured, risk‑based decision‑making and strong leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions and financial services regulation.
• Good understanding of Latvian and EU regulatory requirements (PSD2, EMD2, NILLTPFN Law, DORA, GDPR).
• Expertise in compliance governance, risk management and regulatory reporting.
• Professional proficiency in English; Russian and Latvian are a strong advantage.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Collaborative and transparent team culture.
• High‑impact role in a scaling fintech company.
• Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.
• Social benefits.