Chief Compliance Officer, Digital Banking (France)

Freedom24; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health insurance coverage

25 days annual leave

On-site office

Job summary

Freedom Digital Bank France is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to establish and lead the compliance function for the new entity. You will develop the local compliance framework, oversee AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime controls, and advise the board on regulatory obligations.

As a founding executive, you will coordinate with Risk, Legal, Product, Technology and Operations, engage with ACPR/AMF, and drive regulatory authorisation activities to support the bank's licence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of compliance experience in digital banking or fintech.
• Proven leadership in regulated roles (Head of Compliance, CCO or equivalent).
• Deep knowledge of French and EU banking regulation (ACPR/AMF, PSD2, MiFID II).
• Experience engaging with regulators (ACPR, AMF, TRACFIN).
• Fluent French and English, with ability to prepare documentation in French.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the compliance function for Freedom Digital Bank France.
• Develop and maintain local compliance framework, monitoring programme, and governance.
• Lead the regulatory authorisation workstream and coordinate regulator interactions.
• Ensure AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions and reporting meet regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior management and the Board on compliance risks and obligations.
• Coordinate with Risk, Legal, Product, Technology, Operations and Business teams.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Regulatory expertise

AML/CFT

KYC

Regulatory reporting

FR/EN bilingual

Job description

Freedom Digital Bank France is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to establish and lead the compliance function for the new entity. You will develop the local compliance framework, oversee AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime controls, and advise the board on regulatory obligations.

As a founding executive, you will coordinate with Risk, Legal, Product, Technology and Operations, engage with ACPR/AMF, and drive regulatory authorisation activities to support the bank's licence.