This is Worldline

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution. 

The Opportunity 

The FCC Officer – Sanctions & Export Controls is responsible for advising specific entities within the group while also serving as an FCC advisor for the Group FCC team. The role ensures compliance with Latvian, Baltic, and EU sanctions (primary focus) while maintaining knowledge of OFAC and OFSI frameworks, as well as broader export control regulations. 

Balancing high-level operational execution with strategic coordination, the FCC Officer provides sanctions, and export controls expertise to all three lines of defense (1LOD, 2LOD, 3LOD) and supports broader financial crime compliance (FCC) functions, particularly in relation to AML and terrorist financing risks. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities​ 

• Advisory & Compliance Support: Act as a dedicated advisor on sanctions and export controls for assigned entities while remaining available for broader Group FCC consultation. Provide expert guidance on EU sanctions compliance and ensure awareness of OFAC and OSI measures where relevant 

• Regulatory Monitoring & Impact Analysis: Track EU, OFAC, and OSI regulatory changes, assess their impact, and ensure alignment with internal controls and business activities 

• Policy Implementation & Oversight: Develop, implement, and oversee sanctions and export control policies, ensuring consistent enforcement across the group 

• Sanctions Screening & Risk Management: Support name screening, transaction filtering, and trade restriction compliance while advising on potential sanctions breaches and risk mitigation strategies 

• Escalations & Regulatory Engagement: Manage sanctions-related escalations, provide subject-matter expertise on complex cases, and engage with regulators and supervisory bodies as needed 

• Training & Awareness: Lead sanctions training and workshops, ensuring business and compliance teams stay informed on regulatory expectations and enforcement risks 

• AML & Financial Crime Compliance Support: Ensure sanctions controls align with broader AML/CFT frameworks, supporting terrorist financing risk management and overall FCC objectives 

• Audit & Testing: Collaborate with internal and external auditors to assess the effectiveness of sanctions compliance controls, ensuring regulatory expectations are met 

Who Are We Looking For 

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means: 

• Expert knowledge of Latvian, Baltics, EU sanctions (primary focus), with a strong understanding of OFAC and OFSI sanctions frameworks 

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, sanctions, or trade restrictions within the financial or payments industry 

• At least 3+ years of experience in a sanctions advisory or FCC officer role (e.g., Sanctions Compliance Officer, AML/Sanctions Regulatory Advisor) 

• Strong understanding of Latvian, Baltics and EU AML regulations and how they intersect with sanctions compliance and export controls 

• Regulatory engagement experience, including interaction with EU regulators or international supervisory bodies 

• Knowledge of sanctions compliance technology (e.g., name screening, transaction filtering, trade finance controls) 

• Recognized FCC certifications (e.g., ACAMS Sanctions Specialist, ICA Sanctions Compliance, or equivalent) 

• Strong advisory and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-risk environment 

• English and Latvian are mandatory. Any other language is an asset 

Perks & Benefits 

• Depending on education, skills and working experience, your gross total compensation will be between EUR 56K and EUR 65K gross/year based on a full-time employment contract incl. 15% On Target Bonus 

• Health insurance 

• Corporate team building events (Christmas and New Year Breakfast, etc.) 

• Allowance in case of marriage, the birth of a child, the funeral of relatives 

• Seniority gift (age jubilee) 

• Company bonus (applied by Worldline policy) 

• Brand new office in central Riga with free parking and hybrid work model 

• Interesting and challenging international working environment with enough space for professional and personal development and a good work-life balance 

• Professional development and training opportunities  

Shape the evolution 

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own. 

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics. 
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