Head of Legal & Compliance (m/w/d)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all legal and compliance activities for the German platform, ensuring full adherence to local and European regulatory requirements
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior management and the board on regulatory developments, governance matters, and legal risk
- Maintain and further develop the compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and coordinate regulatory interactions, inspections, and inquiries
- Oversee legal matters relating to banking, financial services, corporate governance, and contracts, working closely with external counsel where required
- Promote and embed a strong compliance culture across the organisation through guidance, training, and oversight
- Monitor regulatory change and assess its impact on the business, providing practical and forward‑looking advice
- Collaborate closely with international head office functions and European colleagues to ensure alignment with group standards
Qualifications & Experience
- Fully qualified lawyer or equivalent legal qualification, ideally admitted in Germany
- Extensive experience in legal and compliance roles within regulated financial institutions, such as banking, asset management, or investment firms
- Strong knowledge of German and European financial services regulation (e.g. BaFin, ECB, EU regulatory frameworks)
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a legal and compliance function
- Demonstrated capability to operate at senior management level, providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially sound advice
- Excellent stakeholder‑management skills and confidence dealing with regulators and external advisers
- Strong analytical judgement, integrity, and the ability to balance regulatory rigor with business needs
- Fluency in English and German
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