Head of Compliance

The organisation

Our client is a global leader in Investment banking determined to become the world’s most trusted financial group and committed to participating in sustainable and environmental practices. Their employees are at the core of their success, with over 10.000 colleagues in over 40 countries working together to continuously exceed customer expectations and provide the highest quality of financial services. 

The position

As Director and Head of Core Compliance for the Amsterdam headquarters you will manage 15+ senior compliance professionals across Europe. You will provide a risk management and oversight function for core compliance throughout Europe, implementing the Bank’s global core compliance framework in accordance to regulatory requirement and global policies.

In this role you will coordinate with your core compliance colleagues on enterprise issues such as technology, systems, policies and resource allocation. You will lead, direct, and advise staff to ensure compliance with firm values, procedures, and policies. As a compliance leader you design and implement structures and processes that integrate the principles of effective compliance into daily operations and encourage behavioural change. 

Tasks & responsibilities

Managing the (partially remote) compliance oversight team and compliance advisory team, overseeing quality insurance on the branch compliance functions and providing technical advice on core compliance to the bank’s business areas within EMEA. Providing leadership through designing, managing and implementing core compliance policies and procedures in full adherence with all relevant global and local rules and regulations. Collaborating globally with risk and compliance partners to share best practices, provide support and develop effective compliance policies. Ensure accurate documentation, provide specialist advice to the business areas, promote staff awareness and commitment to compliance matters and provide appropriate training. 

Candidate profile 

Higher education/academic work and educational level, preferably complemented with a post graduate or master’s degree in Compliance/Risk Management and a wide experience across a number of financial services disciplines. Full professional proficiency in English is a pre-requisite, basic Dutch a plus. Over 10 years' experience in compliance, preferably within investment banking or corporate lending.

A strong professional with at least 5 years of experience in a managerial compliance role, responsible for coordinating a (partially) remote team. Experienced with reporting to DNB and ECB and adhering to the rules and regulations of multiple European countries. Strong people management skills and intercultural sensitivity are required, as you will be managing senior compliance professionals across Europe. You are highly independent, have complex problem solving skills and are a true leader and mentor. Position is based in Amsterdam but requires travel 1-2 a month within continental Europe.

Interested?

If you are interested in the position of EMEA Head of Compliance, click the link below to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.