Chief compliance officer
Wisemove – recruitment consultancy company. Our client is bank operating in financial sector and focus on delivering contemporary accessible financial products to SME‘s, FinTech’s & Entrepreneurs.
They are looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to work in the Vilnius office.
What will be your key responsibilities:
• The role is the highest level executive position which directly reports to the Management Board and has direct access to Supervisory Board in specific cases.
• This role will serve as the function lead responsible for the design, implementation, and effectiveness of the Bank’s overall compliance framework.
• Leads and oversees the Compliance Function, including AML/CTF, Sanctions, Financial Crime, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Advises the Board on regulatory obligations, supervisory expectations, and compliance risk management.
• Manages identification, assessment and monitoring of the compliance risk.
• Develops and maintains a robust compliance strategy, framework, and culture across all business lines.
• Monitors regulatory developments at EU and national level, proactively managing their implementation within the Bank.
• Liaises with regulators, supervisory authorities, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Manages investigation of incidents related to compliance area.
• Coordinates regulatory updates, consultation authority for employees on new regulations and their implementation into products and services, implementation into internal rules.
• Coordinates mapping of procedures to regulations, identifies and escalates any gaps.
• Coordinates control checks, monitoring of various transactions, activities in the Bank related to KYC, credit issuance and other riskier areas based on developed Compliance Plan.
• Manages second-line controls regarding adequacy of the AML processes.
• Is the ultimate approval body for onboarding/recertification of high risk clients.
• Makes high level assessment of new product / process / system / procedure development from compliance risk management perspective.
• Organizes training for employees regarding compliance issues.
• Suggests and monitors key risk indicators for compliance risk management.
• Coordinates the compliance reports to the Management Board of the Bank.
• Coordinates relationships and communications with national authorities.
What experience should you have:
• Minimum +15 years of progressive experience in compliance, AML/CTF, financial crime prevention, or related regulatory roles within banking or financial services. Experience in serving financial institutions is a plus.
• Track record of leading compliance functions at a senior executive level in an EU-regulated financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of EU and national regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML Directives, MiFID II, CRD/CRR, PSD2, Sanctions Regulations, etc).
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF frameworks, financial crime typologies, and supervisory expectations.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with regulators and supervisory authorities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CFA with compliance specialization) are an advantage.Advanced analytical skills and strong risk awareness.
• Recognised degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant disciplines.
• Fluent in Lithuanian and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
What do you get in return:
Salary range starts at 9000 EUR gross/monthly. Company will ensure that the exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience, and requirements for the corresponding job function.
If this opportunity sounds like you, please get in contact with Recruitment partner „Wisemove” by applying to jurga.dabriliene@wisemove.lt or getting in touch with Jurga Dabrilienė by phone +370 60420115 or through LinkedIn.
