Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

About the role

The Chief Compliance Officer will be responsible for formulating and implementing the compliance strategy across various jurisdictions within the fintech sector, focusing on digital payments and financial infrastructure. This role entails advising the CEO and management on regulatory requirements, AML, and financial risks, thereby ensuring the company meets all compliance obligations.

In this senior leadership position, the CCO will develop and control AML/CFT, KYC/KYB procedures, and monitor compliance across the organization. The successful candidate will foster a culture of compliance, manage regulatory interactions, and build an effective compliance team, ensuring the company adapts to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Who this role suits

• A seasoned compliance professional with at least 5 years in senior roles within fintech or related sectors.
• Someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills who can interact effectively with top management and external partners.
• An individual with a proactive approach to building compliance functions and fostering a compliance culture.

From the employer

• Formulating and implementing the company's compliance strategy across various jurisdictions.
• Advising the CEO, management, and Board on regulatory requirements, AML, sanctions, and financial risks.
• Developing and controlling AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, sanctions procedures, transaction monitoring, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, payment systems, and legislation.
• Managing regulatory obligations, licenses, and interactions with external partners.
• Conducting compliance risk assessments, developing measures to mitigate them, and monitoring compliance.
• Evaluating new products, markets, payment flows, and merchants from a compliance perspective.
• Overseeing work with high-risk clients and partners.
• Tracking regulatory changes and implementing necessary updates.
• Fostering a compliance culture within the company.
• Building and developing an effective team.

• At least 5 years of experience in senior positions in Compliance, AML, Financial Crime, or Regulatory Compliance in fintech, PSP, EMI, bank, or payment business.
• Experience in managing or building a compliance function.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC/KYB, financial crimes, and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of payment infrastructure: processing, acquiring, cross-border payments, card payment systems.
• Knowledge of Visa and Mastercard requirements.
• Experience interacting with regulators, banks, payment partners, and auditors.
• Experience in high-risk areas: crypto, iGaming, gambling, betting, forex — will be a significant advantage.
• Experience in developing compliance policies, controls, risk assessments, and corporate governance systems.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

• Leadership position with significant influence on the company's compliance strategy.
• Opportunity to build and develop the compliance function of an international fintech business.
• Work with complex payment, cryptocurrency, and international business models.
• Direct interaction with top management and strategic partners.
• Dynamic international environment.
• Competitive compensation and long-term professional development opportunities.