This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern financial institution as a Management Board Member responsible for AML/CFT, Compliance, and Risk Management. The company is expanding its governance framework and is looking for a leader with a strong command of financial regulations, sanctions, and corporate integrity. You’ll oversee critical control functions and ensure that compliance standards remain robust and future-ready in a fast-changing FinTech environment.

🔍 Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of AML/CFT, Compliance, Legal, and Risk functions.
• Act as the senior executive accountable for full AML/CFT compliance at board level.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of the AML/Compliance Department, Risk Director, and Legal Counsel.
• Develop and implement internal governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Ensure full adherence to sanctions, AML, and anti-fraud regulations.
• Represent the company in communication with regulators and auditors.
• Drive a culture of compliance awareness and ethical conduct across the organization.
• Continuously assess and enhance internal processes to meet evolving EU and local regulatory requirements.
• Report to the Chairperson of the Management Board on key compliance, risk, and legal matters.
• Support strategic decision-making with compliance insights and risk analysis.

🎓 Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Law.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in AML/CFT and Sanctions compliance within financial services.
• Proven leadership experience managing AML or Compliance teams at a senior level.
• Solid understanding of financial regulations, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent professional reputation and integrity.
• Fluency in English; Latvian or Russian considered an advantage.

✨ The Employer Offers:

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses.
• Private health insurance and parking at the office.
• Modern, well-equipped office and the latest MacBook Pro.
• English language training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours (agreed with direct manager).
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with regular company events.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the compliance and risk culture of a growing institution.

If you’re ready to lead with integrity and impact in a highly regulated, fast-evolving financial environment — let’s talk!