Chief Compliance Risk Officer – Board Member

About the role

The Chief Compliance Risk Officer (CCRO) will join the executive leadership team of a fast‑growing international fintech provider operating under MiCAR and Latvian AML/CFT regulations. Based in Latvia, the CCRO reports to the Board and works closely with the CEO to embed robust risk, compliance and financial‑crime controls across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve the global risk‑management framework, policies and escalation procedures.
• Lead the AML/CTF and sanctions compliance programme, acting as the primary liaison with the Bank of Latvia, the FIU and other EU regulators.
• Define the company’s risk‑appetite and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on new product initiatives, business development and outsourcing arrangements, assessing and mitigating associated risks.
• Maintain board‑level oversight of risk, compliance and financial‑crime matters, providing regular reporting to the management board.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in compliance, risk management or financial‑crime prevention within regulated financial services or fintech.
• Proven track record of interacting with central banks, supervisory authorities and AML/CFT units.
• Strong governance mindset with the ability to influence board‑level decisions.
• Leadership experience, preferably at a senior or board‑member level.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape compliance and risk strategy at a high‑growth fintech.
• Board membership with shared responsibility for the company’s prudent management.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior executive standards.