COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Hybrid
Riga, Rīga, Latvia
Bigbank, JSC

Establish, implement, and manage compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring throughout the organization to ensure that the compliance program is effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Assuring compliance with laws, regulations, business principles, rules of conduct, customer agreements and establish good business practice in every aspect of the organization.
Establishing and maintaining effective compliance risk management and control system, including monitoring and reporting.
Providing timely advice on relevant changes in the compliance environment, e.g., new legislation, updated supervisory authorities’ guidelines, new adopted EU regulations and directives etc.
Promoting integrity of the Group, its businesses, and its employees, by conducting necessary training and granting compliance opinions.
Play an integral role in creation of supportive environment and buy-in across a wide range of stakeholders.

At least 3 years’ experience working with supervisory authorities in finance sector backed by area related education (Master’s degree in law).
Strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices with high level of knowledge in the areas of AML and CTF. Professional certification will be appreciated (preferably CAMS).
Necessary professional qualification, abilities, personal qualities and experience, as well as impeccable professional and business reputation for the performance of duties of the local Contact Person for the FIU.
Proven ability to drive decisions making to achieve end objectives in compliance matters.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously at high quality level with strong time management and organizational skills.
Highly analytical personality with strong attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork skills, presentation and influencing skills.
High standards for integrity and professional ethics, impeccable reputation and trustworthy.
Very good Latvian and English skills oral and written.
Good MS Office skills.