Chief Compliance Officer (EMI)

About the role

Lead Aspora’s compliance function for its Lithuanian Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence, acting as the primary liaison with the Bank of Lithuania and advising senior leadership on regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full compliance mandate for the Lithuanian EMI, covering EMD2, PSD2, AML/CTF, sanctions and consumer protection.
• Manage the supervisory relationship with the Bank of Lithuania, handling examinations, information requests and all regulatory correspondence.
• Build and maintain internal compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and testing across governance, consumer protection and conduct of business.
• Conduct risk‑based compliance reviews, thematic checks and lead remediation of any gaps identified.
• Advise the CEO, Management Board and business units on compliance implications of new products, partnerships and market expansions.
• Develop a compliance culture through training programmes, incident investigations and board‑level reporting.

Required profile

• Significant compliance experience at an EMI, payment institution, bank or regulated fintech, preferably with direct exposure to the Bank of Lithuania or another EU competent authority.
• Deep knowledge of EMD2, PSD2, Lithuanian electronic money law, AML/CTF, sanctions and EBA outsourcing guidelines.
• Proven track record of owning regulator relationships, examinations and supervisory correspondence.
• Ability to provide strategic board‑level advice while also performing hands‑on control testing.
• High ownership mindset, treating compliance gaps as personal responsibilities until resolved.
• Fit‑and‑proper assessment eligibility for the Bank of Lithuania.
• Fluent in Lithuanian and English; compliance or AML certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA) is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Regulatory knowledge of EMD2, PSD2, AML/CTF and sanctions regimes.
• Experience with supervisory processes and regulatory correspondence.
• Ability to design and implement compliance policies, procedures and testing frameworks.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligned with Aspora’s long‑term vision.
• Opportunity to define and own the compliance infrastructure for a fast‑growing EU‑regulated fintech.
• Direct interaction with the CEO and Board on compliance strategy.