Senior Compliance Officer to Hoist Finance

Hoist Finance is an asset manager specializing in non-performing loans. For more than 25 years, we have focused on investing in and managing debt portfolios. We are a partner to international banks and financial institutions across Europe, acquiring non-performing loan portfolios. We are also a partner to consumers and SMEs in a debt situation, creating long-term sustainable repayment plans enabling them to convert non-performing debt to performing debt. Hoist Finance is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, has a Swedish credit market company license and is present in 14 markets across Europe. For more information, please visit

The role – what are your main focus areas?

As Senior Compliance Officer, you will take the lead in developing and enhancing Hoist Finance's AML/CTF framework as well as the internal governance and control framework, including third-party risk management. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Legal, Operations, first-line AML/CTF, and IT.

You will play a central role in strengthen internal controls to safeguard the company from compliance breaches and enable safe, efficient and scalable growth.

You will be a part of the Group Compliance function (second line), based at Hoist Finance's headquarter in Stockholm, working closely with colleagues across Europe. This is a unique opportunity to work in an international environment with colleagues who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

The position reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer and includes travels to Hoist's markets.

Key responsibilities – what will you do?

• Lead and develop the AML/CTF framework across the group, including awareness-raising and training
• Be responsible for the FIU reporting as well as other AML/CTF reports to authorities
• Plan and develop the overall AML/CTF risk management strategy and work
• Ensure compliance activities and processes are in place across all markets, including those without local resources, by providing ongoing support and reporting to the Managing Directors
• Drive improvements in the third party risk management program
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business advising on AML/CTF, internal governance and control and third party risk management
• Collaborate with the Specially Appointed Executive and the Outsourcing Officer to ensure smoth cooperation and alignment between the lines of defence

Who are you?

You hold a legal degree and have at least 5 years' experience in the financial sector. To succeed in this role, you need strong knowledge of AML/CTF rules, sanctions, internal governance and control regulations (incl. EBA outsourcing guidelines and DORA). You are proactive, solution-oriented, and skilled at identifying and managing risks.

You communicate clearly, collaborate well across teams, and work in a structured and detail-oriented way even under pressure. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, manage time effectively, and embrace digital tools and automation to increase efficiency.

Experience as a consultant or in international environments is a plus. Fluency in English and Swedish is required.

How to apply

In this recruitment we are working together with Länk Recruitment. All applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be performed on a rolling basis. To ensure all applications are properly reviewed and tracked, we kindly request that applications be submitted exclusively through the application link. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

For more information about the role contact:

- Zerin Baran on /

- Linda Sjöhagen on

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