A Chief of Staff (CoS) in Sweden has a central role in coordinating and overseeing risk management and regulatory compliance. The CoS acts as a strategic link between management, the board, and various functions, and is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with both internal policies and external legal requirements. This means that the CoS must have a thorough understanding of relevant Swedish laws, such as the Swedish Companies Act, the Working Environment Act, the MBL, the Data Protection Act (GDPR), and the Whistleblower Act. The CoS is responsible for establishing procedures for risk assessment, internal control, and reporting to the board and authorities. In practice, this means that the CoS leads risk analyses, initiates improvements, follows up on the implementation of compliance controls, and ensures that training in, for example, GDPR and money laundering is conducted regularly. The CoS should also promote an open and transparent culture where risks and deviations are reported early. In Sweden, where flat hierarchies and consensus are the norm, it is important for CoS to operate inclusively and build trust between different stakeholders. By combining legal knowledge with communicative skills and a proactive approach, CoS can create a robust risk and compliance culture that strengthens the organization’s long-term sustainability and competitiveness.