Head of Compliance (W/M)

Our Client:

International bank active in corporate banking, serving a diverse client base and operating under stringent regulatory requirements in Belgium and across Europe.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the AML/CFTP compliance framework, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations and the bank’s risk profile.

• Oversee integration of AML/CFTP measures into all business lines; maintain strong coherence with groupwide compliance strategies.

• Report regularly and transparently to senior management, the Global Chief Compliance Officer, and regulatory authorities on AML/CFTP risks, findings, and remediation steps.

• Liaise directly with Belgian supervisory bodies (NBB, FSMA, CTIF-CFI); act as a key contact point for all AML/CFTP matters.

• Lead the compliance function, fostering a compliance-driven culture through staff training, clear reporting, and effective communication at all levels.

• Assess, monitor, and manage ML/FT risks, including making independent decisions regarding suspicious activity reports.

• Keep policies and internal controls up to date, responding proactively to new risks and regulatory changes.

Profile

• University degree in law, finance, economics, or risk management.

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in financial services, with proven expertise in compliance, AML, or risk functions.

• Certified Compliance Officer with deep knowledge of Belgian and EU AML/CFTP regulations and risk governance.

• Recognized leadership skills, integrity, and the ability to influence board-level stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication in French or Dutch, and English.

• Fit & Proper status validated by the NBB and FSMA.

What the Role Offers:

• Strategic, independent role at the heart of a key growth sector.

• Direct exposure to executive management and international stakeholders.