Job Description

Our client is a forward-thinking financial institution strengthening its governance and control environment in response to rapid growth and evolving regulatory demands. This board-level role is critical in ensuring the company operates with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

You will take ownership of AML/CFT, Compliance, and Risk functions, acting as a key decision-maker and trusted partner to executive leadership. This is an opportunity to directly influence strategy while safeguarding the company in a complex FinTech landscape.

🔍 Responsibilities:

• Provide board-level leadership across AML/CFT, Compliance, Risk, and Legal functions;

• Act as the designated executive accountable for AML/CFT compliance and regulatory adherence;

• Oversee and guide senior leaders including Compliance, Risk, and Legal heads;

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance governance, risk, and compliance frameworks;

• Ensure full compliance with EU and local AML, sanctions, and anti-fraud regulations;

• Lead regulatory engagement, including communication with supervisory authorities and auditors;

• Embed a strong culture of compliance, ethics, and risk awareness across the organisation;

• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively adapt internal policies and controls;

• Deliver strategic risk assessments and compliance insights to support board-level decisions;

• Report directly to the Chairperson on critical risk, compliance, and legal matters.

🎓 Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or Business Administration (or equivalent);

• Proven experience in AML/CFT, sanctions, and compliance within financial services;

• Prior leadership experience managing compliance or risk functions at a senior level;

• Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and risk management practices;

• Demonstrated ability to operate at executive or board level with strategic impact;

• Excellent analytical thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on leadership approach;

• High level of integrity with a strong professional reputation;

• Fluency in English and Latvian.

✨ The Employer Offers:

• Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives;

• Private health insurance and additional office-related benefits;

• Modern work environment with premium equipment (incl. MacBook Pro);

• Flexible hybrid working model with adaptable hours;

• Continuous development support, including language training;

• Collaborative, international team with strong leadership culture;

• Direct influence on company strategy and governance at board level.

If you’re ready to shape the future of compliance and risk in a dynamic FinTech environment - let’s talk!