Compliance Officer Norway

Join Our Friendly Compliance Team at Ria Money Transfer!

Ria Financial Services, a global leader in the money transfer industry and a division of the North American public company Euronet Worldwide (Nasdaq: EEFT), is seeking a highly motivated Compliance Officer to enhance our team. As a Compliance Officer, your mission will be to develop, implement, and manage our Compliance Management Program, ensuring strict adherence to the laws and regulations governing financial services in Norway. This critical role involves detecting and preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, consumer fraud, and ensuring compliance with consumer protection expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and control day-to-day administrative and operational compliance activities, including training for Ria employees, agents, and partners.
• Liaise with local regulators, Central Bank, Financial Intelligence Units, and other authorities to meet regulatory obligations.
• Manage Compliance and Business relationships, fostering strong communication and collaboration.
• Update senior management on emerging compliance issues and guide the establishment of controls to mitigate risks.
• Implement an effective Compliance Risk Assessment Program to identify and address regulatory risks.
• Conduct due diligence tasks for agents and partners, ensuring ongoing KYC updates.
• Oversee activity at Ria locations, ensuring compliance with internal AML/ATF policies.
• Conduct transaction monitoring and review reporting tasks by Compliance Analysts.
• Perform in-depth analysis of transactions using advanced Excel techniques to detect unusual/suspicious activity.
• Implement AML/CTF training and continuing education programs.
• Coordinate reportorial and other requirements prescribed by regulators and ensure data protection compliance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of proven working experience in the financial or legal sector, with at least 2 years in compliance in a financial environment.
• University Degree and master’s degree in law, business, or a related field.
• Expertise in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, with an understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
• Experience/knowledge of compliance issues in financial institutions.
• Strong ability to handle difficult situations, maintaining a calm attitude and a clever approach to Compliance/Business discussions.
• Transaction monitoring and AML/ATF experience.
• Fluent in English and Norwegian (written and spoken).
• International profile with the ability to understand diverse cultural perspectives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, dashboards, charts, multiple formulas, and data analytics.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, PowerPoint, Planner).

What do we offer?

• A great international, friendly, professional & dynamic working environment.
• Worldwide career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary & benefits.
• Relocation assistance.

Ria Money Transfer's DNA is built on Humility, Openness, Transparency, and Drive.

Our multicultural team values diversity, and we remain dedicated to our mission of helping people stay connected to their loved ones around the world.

Join us in serving people and making a positive impact on our colleagues and customers. Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application in English.