Regulatory Compliance Officer

Root Systems

Regulatory Compliance Officer at a startup focused on financial transactions in Greece. Leading compliance efforts and managing regulatory relationships as the company grows.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeAthens • 🇬🇷 GreeceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the go-to compliance resource for management, business owners and internal stakeholders across the company;
Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments relevant to our business, translating them into actionable compliance roadmaps and staff training programmes;
Maintain relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory/supervisory authorities across our operating jurisdictions;
Own the drafting and review of company policies and procedures, and support their effective implementation;
Lead the annual compliance plan;
Help build and maintain the internal control systems;
Carry out ad-hoc audits, flagging control gaps and opportunities to strengthen internal processes;
Prepare and/or oversee the submission of regulatory reports to the relevant authorities;
Carry out ongoing regulatory compliance risk assessments;
Establish and maintain a structured compliance risk-and-control programme, with appropriate controls for mitigating, monitoring and reporting risk;
Keep compliance records, cases and issue logs up to date, managing deadlines and documenting actions taken.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A university degree in Law, Banking, Business Administration or a related field; a Master’s in European Banking/Payments regulation or Risk Management is a strong plus
At least five (5) years of experience in a regulatory compliance, audit or risk role
Prior exposure to financial services regulators is a strong plus
Solid knowledge of Greek, EU or US financial services regulation, with particular focus on banking regulation and supervision; familiarity with AML/CTF, KYC/KYB, sanctions screening and GDPR obligations is a strong plus
Full professional fluency in English
A relevant professional certification is a strong plus.
**Personal Attributes**
Comfortable with the pace of a start-up environment;
Able to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities;
A natural relationship builder — with colleagues, external advisers and regulatory bodies alike;
A clear and confident communicator across all levels of the organisation;
Strong organisational instincts, with sharp analytical and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package included
Chance to work with major players in the film industry
Gear of your choice (laptop, mobile device)
Unlimited data mobile plan
Professional development budget
Access to premium AI development tools and training
Private health insurance
5 weeks of paid vacation
Help with relocation to Athens, Greece (where applicable)

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory complianceauditrisk managementpolicy draftingcompliance risk assessmentsinternal control systemsregulatory reportingAMLCTFGDPR

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingindependencecollaborationtime managementadaptabilityconfidence

Certifications

professional certification