Senior Compliance Officer - Banking (m/w/d)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and further develop the German Compliance function
- Identify, assess and monitor Compliance risks across areas including AML, sanctions, MiFID/WpHG, fraud prevention and ethics
- Maintain and develop Compliance policies, procedures and internal controls
- Act as a key Compliance adviser to management and operational business functions
- Oversee the annual Second Line Compliance monitoring and control programme
- Monitor relevant regulatory developments and coordinate their implementation
- Coordinate and support regulatory examinations and responses to supervisory requests
- Deliver Compliance training and awareness initiatives across the organisation
- Support Compliance considerations relating to new products and business activities
Your Profile
- Several years of relevant experience within Compliance in banking or another regulated financial institution
- Strong knowledge of German and European banking regulation
- Good understanding of MaRisk, WpHG/MiFID and AML/GwG requirements
- Experience in Compliance monitoring, risk assessments, policies and controls
- Exposure to regulators and/or regulatory examinations would be highly advantageous
- Previous MLRO, Deputy MLRO or AML Officer experience is desirable
- Leadership experience or clear readiness to take on responsibility for a small team
- Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills
- Fluent German and strong English skills
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