Chief Compliance Officer (EMI)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Chief Compliance Officer (EMI) will own Aspora's full compliance mandate for its Lithuanian EMI licence, acting as the primary liaison with the Bank of Lithuania and advising the executive team on regulatory matters. This senior leadership role combines strategic board‑level guidance with hands‑on control testing and framework development.

Role Snapshot

• Lead EMI compliance mandate
• Manage regulator relationship with Bank of Lithuania
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and controls
• Advise CEO and Board on compliance implications
• Drive risk‑based compliance reviews
• Build compliance culture across the organisation

Must-Have Requirements

• Fluent Lithuanian
• Fluent English
• EMI regulatory compliance knowledge (EMD2, PSD2, AML/CTF, sanctions)
• significant compliance experience at EMI, payment institution, bank or regulated fintech
• Fit and proper assessment approval by the Bank of Lithuania

Nice-to-Have Signals

• CAMS certification
• ICA certification
• direct exposure to the Bank of Lithuania or EU competent authority
• CAMS
• ICA

Work Setup

• Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Remote countries: Lithuania, Vilnius
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Own end‑to‑end compliance for the Lithuanian EMI, covering EMD2, PSD2, AML/CTF, sanctions and consumer protection
• Lead all supervisory interactions with the Bank of Lithuania, including examinations and information requests
• Design, implement and test internal compliance policies, procedures and controls
• Conduct risk‑based thematic checks and lead remediation of identified gaps
• Provide strategic compliance advice to the CEO, Management Board and business units on new products and market expansions
• Create and deliver compliance training programmes and report breaches at board level

Good Fit If You Have

• Significant compliance experience at an EMI, payment institution, bank or regulated fintech
• Direct exposure to the Bank of Lithuania or another EU competent authority
• High ownership mindset – treat compliance gaps as personal responsibility