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Sanctions & Financial Crime Counsel

Swedbank Latvia · Riga, Latvia · Onsite · €4,500 - €6,500/year

0 Applicants · 2 Views · Posted 2 days ago

Position Overview

Location: Riga, Latvia

Compensation: €4,500 - €6,500/year

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Swedbank Latvia is hiring a Sanctions & Financial Crime Counsel to lead the legal aspects of sanctions compliance and financial crime prevention. Given Latvia's geopolitical position, this role is critical to ensuring the bank's adherence to EU, US, and UN sanctions regimes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the bank's sanctions compliance framework. Provide real-time legal guidance on sanctions screening alerts and escalated cases. Advise on customer onboarding decisions involving sanctioned jurisdictions. Liaise with the Financial Intelligence Unit and international correspondent banks on compliance matters.

Requirements

Master's degree in law. At least 5 years of experience in sanctions law or financial crime prevention. Expert knowledge of EU restrictive measures, OFAC regulations, and Latvian National Sanctions Law. CAMS or equivalent certification preferred. Fluent in Latvian and English.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

€4,500 - €6,500/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Swedbank Latvia Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time