Senior Compliance Officer - Norway (Payments & ...
Sokin
Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Compliance Officer to ensure our organisation meets all regulatory obligations under Finanstilsynet (NFSA) and the wider EU payments and financial services framework. This role sits in our second line of defence, providing independent oversight and guidance across key compliance areas including licensing, conduct, AML/CTF, operational resilience, outsourcing, safeguarding, and regulatory reporting.
You bring strong expertise in the Norwegian Payments Services Act, E‑Money regulations, PSD2/PSR and EBA Guidelines, and know how to turn complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical and scalable controls that work in a fast‑growing business.
About Us
Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across:
• Global payments and receivables
• Foreign Exchange (FX)
• Treasury management
• Finance reconciliations
We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America,
Backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide.
Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Advisory
Interpret and apply NFSA regulations, supervisory expectations, circulars, and thematic findings to the firm’s operations.
Maintain compliance with the Norwegian Payment Services Act, Financial Institutions Act, AML Act, and relevant EU frameworks (PSD2/PSR, EMD2/EMR, DORA, EBA Guidelines).
Advise senior management on regulatory developments, risks, and required changes to policies, processes, and systems.
Lead regulatory readiness for new products, services, and market expansions.
Licensing, Governance & Policy Framework
Maintain and update the firm’s compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and risk assessments aligned to NFSA expectations.
Support licensing applications, notifications, and ongoing supervisory engagement with the NFSA.
Ensure governance arrangements meet proportionality expectations, including clear roles, responsibilities, and oversight structures.
AML/CTF & Financial Crime Oversight
Oversee implementation of the Norwegian AML Act, AMLD6, and EBA ML/TF Risk Factor Guidelines.
Provide second line oversight of onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting.
Liaise with Økokrim and other authorities as required.
Operational Resilience & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with DORA, ICT risk management, incident reporting, and outsourcing requirements.
Oversee safeguarding arrangements for customer funds in line with NFSA and EBA expectations.
Review and challenge first line risk assessments, controls, and remediation plans.
Monitoring, Testing & Reporting
Develop and execute the annual compliance monitoring plan.
Produce compliance reports for senior management and the board.
Manage regulatory reporting obligations, including notifications, incident reports, and periodic filings.
Training & Culture
Deliver compliance and AML training across the organisation.
Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and regulatory accountability.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Technical & Regulatory Expertise
Extensive experience in compliance within payments, emoney, fintech, or regulated financial services.
Strong working knowledge of NFSA supervisory expectations, including experience interacting with the regulator.
Deep understanding of PSD2/PSR, EMoney, AML/CTF, outsourcing, safeguarding, and operational resilience requirements.
Skills & Competencies
Ability to interpret complex regulation and translate it into practical operational controls.
Strong risk management mindset with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent written communication skills, capable of producing regulator ready documentation.
You’re fluent in English, and Norwegian language skills are a significant plus.
Education & Certifications
Degree in law, finance, business, or related field.
Relevant compliance or AML certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) preferred.
Personal Attributes
High integrity and sound judgment.
Proactive, structured, and detail oriented.
Comfortable operating in a fastmoving, scaling fintech environment.
Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills.