Head of Compliance

A global fintech company focused on innovation in the financial services sector is currently seeking a motivated Head of Compliance to join its offices in Antwerp.

Your Responsibilities as Head of Compliance:

• You determine the direction of the Compliance team in Belgium and manage the team in collaboration with the broader Compliance team
• You are the AML Compliance Officer towards the NBB and are responsible for the relevant reports and communication towards the local regulators
• You oversee the planning and execution on all possible compliance topics included in Compliance activity plans, including reporting, advising, monitoring etc.; you have responsibilities for the Belgian Compliance team (people management)

Your Profile:

• Fluency in Dutch and English to enable interactions with the local business and the international Compliance community
• 5+ years’ experience in finance, banking, investment/trading platforms or financial markets and a broad base of compliance and/or risk and control experience
• Knowledge of and experience with European and national financial services compliance laws and regulations; experience in handling the Belgian financial services regulator would be advantageous
• Some degree of Financial Crime knowledge
• Stakeholder engagement skills to foster collaboration with the wider Compliance team and the local business; able to work with diverse global colleagues
• The aspiration to become a Leader – it is not necessary that you have led teams already but you must be able to provide instances where you have had to demonstrate leadership skills, lead on knowledge sharing or mentor people
• A strong sense of independence to ensure Compliance lives up to requirements set out in (local and other) regulations
• Able to commute to our Antwerp office with some flexibility to work from home some of the time

What the company has to offer:

• A competitive salary with benefits, including a company car, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers
• Flexibility with the possibility of working from home
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, accident, and travel insurance
• A fitness subscription to support your well-being

If the opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative, and growth-focused environment excites you, apply now for the Head of Compliance position!