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We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Compliance Officer to ensure our organisation meets all regulatory obligations under Finanstilsynet (NFSA) and the wider EU payments and financial services framework. This role sits in our second line of defence, providing independent oversight and guidance across key compliance areas including licensing, conduct, AML/CTF, operational resilience, outsourcing, safeguarding, and regulatory reporting. You'll bring strong expertise in the Norwegian Payments Services Act, E‑Money regulations, PSD2/PSR and EBA Guidelines, and know how to turn complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical and scalable controls that work in a fast‑growing business.
Job Responsibility:
Interpret and apply NFSA regulations, supervisory expectations, circulars, and thematic findings to the firm’s operations
Maintain compliance with the Norwegian Payment Services Act, Financial Institutions Act, AML Act, and relevant EU frameworks (PSD2/PSR, EMD2/EMR, DORA, EBA Guidelines)
Advise senior management on regulatory developments, risks, and required changes to policies, processes, and systems
Lead regulatory readiness for new products, services, and market expansions
Maintain and update the firm’s compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and risk assessments aligned to NFSA expectations
Support licensing applications, notifications, and ongoing supervisory engagement with the NFSA
Ensure governance arrangements meet proportionality expectations, including clear roles, responsibilities, and oversight structures
Oversee implementation of the Norwegian AML Act, AMLD6, and EBA ML/TF Risk Factor Guidelines
Provide second line oversight of onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting
Liaise with Økokrim and other authorities as required
Ensure compliance with DORA, ICT risk management, incident reporting, and outsourcing requirements
Oversee safeguarding arrangements for customer funds in line with NFSA and EBA expectations
Review and challenge first line risk assessments, controls, and remediation plans
Develop and execute the annual compliance monitoring plan
Produce compliance reports for senior management and the board
Manage regulatory reporting obligations, including notifications, incident reports, and periodic filings
Deliver compliance and AML training across the organisation
Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and regulatory accountability
Requirements:
Extensive experience in compliance within payments, emoney, fintech, or regulated financial services
Strong working knowledge of NFSA supervisory expectations, including experience interacting with the regulator
Deep understanding of PSD2/PSR, EMoney, AML/CTF, outsourcing, safeguarding, and operational resilience requirements
Ability to interpret complex regulation and translate it into practical operational controls
Strong risk management mindset with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
Excellent written communication skills, capable of producing regulator ready documentation
Fluent in English
Norwegian language skills are a significant plus
Degree in law, finance, business, or related field
Relevant compliance or AML certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) preferred
High integrity and sound judgment
Proactive, structured, and detail oriented
Comfortable operating in a fastmoving, scaling fintech environment
Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills
Nice to have:
Norwegian language skills are a significant plus
Relevant compliance or AML certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) preferred