Chief Compliance Officer

1 week ago

Riga, Rīga, Latvia Evotym Full time €90,000 - €120,000 per year

About the Client
An international fintech/investment company headquartered in Latvia. 

Role Overview
The Chief Legal & Compliance Officer will act as a Board Member and be responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance with the Latvian Bank and ESMA requirements. This role focuses on building robust processes, managing external partners, and preparing the company for audits and new regulations. The candidate's appointment must be approved by the regulator.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance processes, draft and implement internal procedures.
  • Maintain registers and conduct partner due diligence.
  • Prepare the company for audits and regulatory changes (e.g., DORA).
  • Communicate with regulators (Latvian Bank, ESMA).
  • Manage external legal partners and advisors.
  • Participate in internal projects and regulatory-driven initiatives.

    Requirements
  • Proven compliance experience within financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of MiFID II and EU regulatory framework.
  • Previous board-level or regulatory-facing experience.
  • Ability to draft and implement compliance policies and procedures.
  • Fluent English; the role involves communication with international partners.

    Key Soft Skills
  • Hands-on, pragmatic approach.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Energetic, adaptable, and proactive personality.
  • Ability to balance regulatory requirements with business needs.
  • Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

    What We Offer
  • Opportunity to act as a licensed Board Member in a fast-growing fintech.
  • Direct impact on regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.
  • Flexible and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Growing business portfolio with international exposure.
  • Office-based onboarding to build trust and integration.

Apply in 2 min and take the lead in driving fintech compliance and innovation.

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