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Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Latvia, Riga | Legal

As a Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you will oversee compliance across TWINO's investment firm operations, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and collaborating with internal stakeholders to implement compliance measures and risk mitigation strategies.

Your responsibilities

Understand the company’s operations, products, and services from the perspective of applicable regulations and internal documents
Stay up-to-date with relevant financial and investment services regulations, directives, and guidelines
Identify and analyze regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company’s operations, products, services, and compliance frameworks
Plan and control impact assessments of changes to regulatory requirements
Work on the implementation of measures to ensure compliance with the new regulatory requirements together with other responsible stakeholders
Develop and maintain risk & compliance policies and procedures together with the Risk function, aligning with local and EU regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Together with the Risk function, conduct risk assessments across the organization to identify regulatory compliance risks
Develop and implement a compliance monitoring system and risk mitigation strategies and controls
Review and, together with other functions, submit regulatory reports to relevant authorities (Latvijas Banka and others), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, facilitating regulatory inspections and audits
Provide regulatory compliance training and guidance to relevant stakeholders within the company
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, AML, risk management, and operations teams, to ensure alignment of compliance efforts with business objectives
Foster a culture of regulatory compliance awareness and ethical conduct throughout the organization
Build and maintain constructive relationships with regulatory authorities and industry peers

What we are looking for

University graduate in Law, Economics, Business, or a related area with at least 3 years of experience in the regulatory compliance function in an investment firm or other regulated financial institution in Latvia; prior experience in fintech will be a plus
Curiosity and excellent knowledge of Latvian as well as EU regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions; knowledge of regulations relevant to investment firms would be considered an advantage
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks described in MiFID II, Financial Instrument Market Law of Latvia, and Law on Investment Firms of Latvia
Broad-spectrum knowledge of the financial sector, services, and products
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on risk-based compliance management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess their operational impact
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work and prioritize tasks independently
High sense of responsibility
Ability to act quickly and adapt to unforeseen circumstances or new developments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in communication with financial services regulator would be considered an advantage
Excellent spoken and written Latvian and English

At TWINO it is not about entitlement, it is about impact. A good idea never goes unnoticed, and you can truly make a difference. We offer you meaningful responsibility from day one. We encourage an open feedback culture and team effort. If you show dedication, drive, and ownership, your learning curve will be steep, and your career opportunities with TWINO – immense.

The salary range for this position starts from 3200-4000 EUR gross and depends on the skill set, experience, and other competencies.

For more information reach out to the Head of People & Communications

Monta Zaķe-Laganovska

[email protected]

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Apply until 30.11.2024.

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