Compliance Counsel

Credit7 · Kyiv · Ukraine · Hybrid

Credit7 is a financial company in the consumer online lending market. The company’s operations are regulated in accordance with NBU requirements.

As our business grows, we are looking for a Compliance Counsel to provide legal support for the compliance system, minimize regulatory risks, and ensure the company’s operations comply with Ukrainian legislation and NBU regulations.

Key tasks

  • Legal support of the compliance system and ensuring the company’s compliance with Ukrainian legislation.
  • Drafting, legal analysis, and updating of internal regulatory documents (policies, regulations, procedures, and job descriptions).
  • Monitoring changes in Ukrainian legislation and regulations, including: NBU regulation; financial monitoring (AML/CFT); consumer protection; personal data protection; anti-corruption legislation; corporate law.
  • Initiating and implementing necessary changes to internal documents and business processes in line with new legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Providing legal advice to business units on compliance matters, regulatory requirements, and legal risk assessment.
  • Conducting legal review of internal documents and processes for compliance with current legislation.
  • Participating in compliance checks, internal investigations, and compliance risk assessments.
  • Liaising with the National Bank of Ukraine, the State Financial Monitoring Service, and other government bodies: preparing responses to official requests; supporting inspections; communicating with regulators.
  • Organizing and conducting employee training on compliance, financial monitoring, personal data protection, and anti-corruption legislation.
  • Participating in improving the internal control system, compliance risk management, and developing a compliance culture within the company.

Knowledge and skills

  • Higher legal education.
  • 2+ years of experience as a lawyer or compliance counsel in banking or finance.
  • Solid knowledge of Ukrainian legislation, including: financial services; NBU regulatory requirements; financial monitoring (AML/CFT); corporate governance; personal data protection; consumer protection.
  • Hands-on experience drafting and updating internal regulatory documents; preparing legal opinions and advice; liaising with government and regulatory bodies; supporting inspections by regulators.
  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, a systematic approach to work, and the ability to handle large volumes of regulatory information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal information systems is a plus.
  • Professional compliance certifications (ICA, ACAMS, NBU certificates, or similar) are a plus.

We offer

  • Official employment under Ukrainian labor law.
  • Competitive salary and a transparent incentive system.
  • Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.
  • Hybrid work format combining office and remote work.
  • Work at an international company that is actively growing and implementing modern financial solutions.
  • Opportunities for professional training and development at the company’s expense.
  • Participation in interesting projects that let you realize your professional potential and influence business growth.
  • Career growth, support for professional initiatives, and a friendly, like-minded team.
  • A comfortable office, corporate events, and a supportive atmosphere for professional growth.