Head of Compliance

A fintech customer-focused global company active in the financial services sector is currently looking for a motivated Head of Compliance to join its offices in Antwerp. In your new role, you will manage a small team and report directly to the Head of Compliance Mid Europe Region.

Your main responsibilities as the new Head of Compliance will be:

• You will set the direction for Compliance and Risk Management Belgium and manage the team
• You are the AML Compliance Officer for the NBB
• You will be the front-line provider of solicited and unsolicited advice on all possible compliance issues
• You will assess and report potentially suspicious client transactions (AML/ CTF/MAR) and advise on high risk client files
• Improve and perform (periodic) monitoring activities regarding the compliance and risk and control framework
• You are the point of contact for the supervisory authority in Belgium and coordinate the conduct of investigations by the supervisory authority and other third parties
• Raise awareness among the first line of various compliance and operational risk management topics
• Carry out second-line investigations into the quality of first-line processes and analyses
• Advice, impact assessment and support in the deployment of new legal requirements
• Ensure compliance awareness and substantive training for the organisation
• Report on compliance and risk management to local management

Your profile:

• You have more than 5 years of experience as senior compliance officer in finance or financial markets
• You have knowledge of and experience with European and national compliance laws and regulations (i.e. MiFID, MAR)
• You have knowledge of AML
• You have experience in people management
• You are fluent in Dutch and English

Your strengths:

• You are able to provide guidance, influence decisions and generate ideas
• You have a collaborative spirit and are capable of working effectively in collaboration with different teams

What the company has to offer:

• A competitive salary with benefits such as a company car, lunch vouchers and Eco cheques
• Homeworking possibility
• Development opportunities
• Hospitalisation insurance, accident insurance, travel insurance
• A fitness subscription

If the idea of joining a dynamic working environment where you have the opportunity to develop professionally appeals to you, apply now for this Head of Compliance position.

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