Chief Compliance Officer

About the role

The person in this position serves as the main compliance authority for the business and the primary regulator point of contact.

Leaders set direction and build the conditions for their teams to succeed. They hire, coach, and hold people accountable. Leadership work spans strategy, communication, and decision making. Effective leaders give clear context and remove obstacles for the people who report to them. Leadership roles are measured by team outcomes, retention, and delivery. Most organizations expect leaders to be visible, predictable, and generous with context.

Key facts

What you'll do

Regulatory oversight is organized around monitoring rules and advising on new initiatives.

Supervision of the Bank of Lithuania relationship is organized through direct interaction.

Framework development is treated as a core control activity.

Oversight of risk-based compliance reviews is organized as continuous stress testing.

Strategic advice is provided to leadership on expansion and product decisions.

Culture and reporting are organized through structured programmes.

Requirements

Regulatory experience is required at an appropriate level. You have significant compliance experience at an EMI, payment institution, bank, or regulated fintech, ideally with direct exposure to the Bank of Lithuania or another EU competent authority.

Knowledge of key regulations is mandatory. You have deep working knowledge of EMD2, PSD2, the Lithuanian Law on Electronic Money and EMIs, AML/CTF, sanctions, and EBA guidelines on outsourcing.

Direct regulator interaction is a core requirement. You have owned regulator relationships directly, including examinations, supervisory correspondence, and information requests under your name.

Strategic and operational balance is required. You can move between strategic board-level advice and hands-on control testing without losing either focus.

Accountability is a defined trait. You treat compliance gaps as yours until they are closed and work with extreme ownership.

Fit and regulatory approval are required. You are suitable for fit and proper assessment and approval by the Bank of Lithuania as a key function holder.

Language and certification are stated requirements. You are fluent in Lithuanian and English, and a compliance or AML certification such as CAMS or ICA is a strong advantage.

Practical notes

This role reports to the CEO and works alongside the MLRO and Management Board. The position is based in Vilnius and requires onsite presence as directed by the Bank of Lithuania and internal policy. Travel related to regulatory meetings and business operations may be required. Typical interview steps

Leadership hiring usually includes a strategy case, a people scenario, and a values conversation. Candidates may be asked to turn around a struggling team or plan for growth. Past results are examined closely, especially how decisions were made. Interviewers dig into specific decisions you made and their consequences. Preparing two or three decision stories with numbers and lessons is the best use of time.

Good to know

Compliance in a global fintech blends regulation, technology, and business strategy. Tools commonly used include policy management systems, risk frameworks, and regulatory reporting platforms. The role operates at the intersection of legal, operational, and strategic decision-making. Continuous learning is necessary in a fast-moving regulatory environment. Clear communication with boards and regulators is a critical success factor.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.

Career growth

Leadership careers move from manager to senior manager, director, and executive roles. Each step adds more scope and more responsibility for outcomes. The best leaders keep learning how to delegate, communicate, and decide. Leadership careers reward a record of building and developing people. The higher you go, the more your communication shapes the whole organization.

About the company

People on the move deserve a bank that moves with them. Since 2022, Aspora has been building a borderless financial operating system that makes money as mobile and transparent as its users. Backed by influential venture capitalists like Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator & Global Founders Capital.