Control Expert – Compliance

Role Overview

• Lead and perform targeted or ad-hoc Independent Assurance activities
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the assigned areas and maintain industry relations
• Design, develop, and maintain the Independent Assurance framework and methodology
• Proactively identify, propose improvements and changes for assurance processes and framework and develop tailor-made solutions
• Guide Assurance Department employees and ensure quality documentation
• Ensure compliance activities meet regulatory requirements
• Within the objectives of department, contribute to Compliance Risk Assessment and internal, external reporting
• Follow up on gaps and remediation actions and escalate risks related to those
• Plan and prioritize Assurance activities in the Department
• Coordinate tasks, projects with stakeholders in Luminor with little guidance
• Participate in projects and other Compliance Division activities

Requirements

• Higher education in Internal Audit, Law, Economics, Business Management, Finance, or related field
• Experience of at least 5-7 years in compliance assurance activities
• Extensive knowledge and experience of best practices in managing Compliance risks associated with the bank business model
• Analytical, critical thinking and ability to propose justified decisions
• Very good understanding of banking products, processes, and IT systems
• Expertise in working with regulatory aspects and business processes, expert knowledge of European and Baltic regulations
• Advanced English language proficiency in spoken and written communication and excellent Latvian, Lithuanian or Estonian language skills
• Preferred certifications in Internal Audit, Sanctions and/or AML area
• Ability to act independently and proactively on new or special assignments
• Strong people, project coordination skills and exceptional ability to manage stakeholders
• Quick learning, thoroughness, and accountability

Benefits

• Flexibility. Flexible working hours, Hybrid work, and the possibility to work from anywhere in the EU, Iceland, Switzerland, and the UK (in total 90 days per year)
• International teams. Teams that go outside Pan-Baltic borders, where people value challenging work together with good humor and having fun
• Culture. You’ll be joining a team where things move fast, ideas flow freely, and change is part of the everyday. It’s a dynamic environment that keeps you learning, growing, and never bored
• More vacation. Additional weeks of vacation are available to all employees who have been in the company for 1 year or more
• Volunteer time off. We care about giving back to society, therefore, you will get additional days off for volunteering purposes
• Paid leave. We are proud of our employees who are participating in military training. Therefore, Luminor offers 30 fully paid calendar days for military training every year
• Health benefits. A competitive benefits package in addition to your salary that includes health insurance after the first 3 months pass in all three Baltic states, as well as Health days in case of your absence due to sickness without a doctor's note needed
• Wellbeing. Access to tools and resources that help you feel good and be productive at work and in life
• Professional growth. Internal and external training programs, LinkedIn learning, workshops, conferences, online training, etc
• Special Offer for Luminor products & services. Enjoy special offers & pricing for products and services provided by Luminor