Compliance Officer (Riga)
Shape compliance in a fast-growing FinTech, work with cutting-edge products, influence real strategy, and grow your career in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.
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We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join a fast-growing FinTech company that’s building next-generation payment infrastructure — from multi-currency accounts and open banking to fraud protection and seamless integrations.
In this role, you’ll be at the centre of the compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with local and EU AML/CFT regulations while working closely with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into every layer of the business. If you’re passionate about building smarter compliance frameworks and want to grow in a tech-driven FinTech — this is your opportunity.
🔍 Responsibilities:
- Monitor changes in AML/CFT legislation and translate updates into internal policies and risk procedures;
- Conduct AML risk assessments for new products, client groups, and high-risk verticals;
- Collaborate with legal, product, and 1LoD teams to implement robust compliance procedures;
- Support regulatory audits and act as a liaison with supervisory authorities;
- Deliver clear reports and actionable insights to internal stakeholders and management;
- Conduct internal training and contribute to compliance awareness across departments;
- Help design innovative compliance strategies that balance risk management and product growth.
🎓 Requirements:
- 3+ years of AML/Compliance experience in FinTech, banking, or financial services;
- Deep knowledge of EU AML/CFT regulations and risk-based compliance practices;
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions;
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Finance, or a related field;
- Experience working with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies;
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Latvian or Russian is a plus.
✨ The Employer offers:
- A fast-growing FinTech environment with ambitious product goals;
- Real influence over compliance strategy and internal risk policies;
- Support for professional development and external certification;
- A collaborative team culture with an openness to innovation;
- Career advancement opportunities as the business continues to scale;
- Office in the heart of Riga + flexibility depending on role and experience;
- Competitive renumeration from 4300 EUR/month.
🚀 Ready to make an impact in the compliance space while working with next-gen financial technology?
- Divisions
- AML, KYC and Compliance
- Role
- AML Specialist
- Locations
- Riga
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time