Chief Compliance Officer (EMI)
Remote · Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania
Job Summary
Own the full compliance mandate for Aspora's Lithuanian EMI license: monitor adherence to regulatory requirements end-to-end, and lead the supervisory relationship with the Bank of Lithuania. You will build and maintain the internal compliance framework, advise on new products and partnerships before launch, and drive risk-based reviews across governance, consumer protection, and conduct of business. You’ll report to and partner with the CEO, Management Board, and MLRO, ensuring compliance gaps are owned and closed. You will operate across jurisdictions as Aspora scales its EU footprint, with direct board-level reporting on breaches and remediation, training programs, and incident investigation. Fluent Lithuanian and English are required, and regulatory/compliance certifications (CAMS, ICA) are advantageous.
Required Qualifications
- Significant compliance experience at an EMI, payment institution, bank, or regulated fintech
- Direct exposure to the Bank of Lithuania or another EU competent authority (preferred)
- Deep working knowledge of EMD2, PSD2, the Lithuanian Law on Electronic Money and EMIs, AML/CTF, sanctions, and EBA guidelines on outsourcing
- Fluent Lithuanian and English
- A compliance or AML certification (CAMS, ICA) is a strong advantage
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