Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Lead compliance strategy and safeguard regulatory integrity in a fast-growing European fintech payments business 🚀 Apply in 2 min About the Client Our client is a Latvia-based regulated financial services company building its operations within the European payments ecosystem. The company operates in a highly regulated environment and is developing its governance, compliance and risk management functions in line with Latvian and EU regulatory requirements. Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to join the Management Board of a regulated financial services company in Latvia. The CCO will hold Board-level responsibility for the company’s compliance, AML/CTF/PF and sanctions framework, working closely with the Management Board, MLRO, Compliance function and regulatory authorities. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the company’s AML/CTF/PF, sanctions, and regulatory compliance framework. Supervise the Compliance and MLRO functions, ensuring their independence and effectiveness. Oversee AML policies, risk assessments, customer risk methodology and the annual compliance plan. Act as a senior point of contact with Bank of Latvia, FIU Latvia, and other regulatory authorities. Ensure compliance with applicable Latvian and EU regulatory requirements, including 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 the response to material compliance, AML or sanctions incidents and regulatory breaches. Requirements Senior experience in Compliance, AML or Financial Crime within a regulated financial institution. Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions and financial services regulation. Good understanding of Latvian and EU regulatory requirements. Experience interacting with regulators and competent authorities. Experience working at senior management or Board level. Strong knowledge of compliance governance, risk management and regulatory reporting. Professional English; Russian and Latvian would be a strong advantage. Key Soft Skills High integrity and independent professional judgement. Strong ownership and accountability. Confident communication with regulators and senior stakeholders. Structured and risk-based decision-making. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. 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 Department Join Risk and Compliance Role CCO - Chief Compliance Officer Locations Riga Remote status Hybrid Compensation Package from €7,000 gross per month, depending on experience and expertise About Evotym Evotym is dedicated to building exceptional teams for fast growing companies. As a leading Staffing and Recruitment agency, we connect top-tier talent with trusted Fintech and iGaming companies, driving their success and growth. Our expertise in the sector allows us to understand its unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring we match the best-fit candidates with our clients. Join us and be part of a dynamic team and make an impact in the Fintech and iGaming industries. Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor