Head of Compliance Governance & Control (f/m/x)

Raiffeisen Bank International; Austria; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & WFH

Global community

Career development

Well-being programs

Public transport pass

Family support

Job summary

Raiffeisen Bank International in Austria seeks a Head of Compliance Governance & Control to lead the development of the Group Compliance Strategy and coordinate planning across Compliance and Compliance IT Tribe. You will support executive reporting, guide IT architecture, and own agile compliance products such as AML monitoring and sanctions screening.

The role drives AI transformation, regulatory coordination, budget governance, and cross‑functional initiatives, requiring strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in business administration or IT.
• Proven leadership experience in banking/finance with a strong background in Compliance or comparable area, combined with an in-depth understanding of IT and data topics.
• Transformation experience especially in the field of artificial intelligence and in-depth knowledge of new technologies.
• Communication skills in both German and English for daily internal interactions.
• Analytical and data‑driven mindset, with sound reporting and presentation skills, accuracy in data handling and advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Team player with high initiative and reliability and strong internal and external customer orientation and good communication skills.
• Structured way of working combined with a passion for leveraging existing technologies and exploring and implementing new ones.

Responsibilities

• Develop the RBI Group Compliance Strategy jointly with the Compliance Leadership Team and coordinate the planning process for Group Compliance and Compliance IT Tribe including running the follow ups.
• Provide support and advisory function for Group Compliance B-1: prepare decision material, regular reporting and Board/ Supervisory Board presentations.
• Enable and support the implementation of the Compliance IT target architecture across all Compliance IT product teams.
• Own products in an agile setup for Compliance IT such as AML transaction monitoring, Sanctions screening, Compliance reporting and data architecture.
• Support the AI and agentic transformation of Group Compliance, considering the Compliance organization and key processes.
• Coordinate and manage the SREP Process for Compliance, regulatory meetings with JST, ECB, FMA and other regulators.
• Be a member of the Expertenteam Compliance, align and coordinate Compliance IT and other topics (roadmap, budget).
• Oversee end-to-end Group Compliance budget and governance, including Compliance Tribe.
• Orchestrate the Compliance Governance function, frameworks and policies, incl. group steering of RBI group entities and cross‑functional topics.

Skills

Leadership experience

Compliance knowledge

IT and data topics

AI transformation experience

New technologies

German language

English language

Analytical mindset

Data reporting

MS Office / Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or IT

Job description

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Head of Compliance Governance & Control (f/m/x)

The B-2 unit Compliance Governance & Control is a cross-functional team coordinating various topics and initiatives within RBI Group Compliance. It has a strong supporting and advisory function for the Chief Compliance Officer (Group Compliance B-1), provides expertise to all Compliance departments and manages projects across the division. The current AI transformation is key for RBI Group Compliance and will be supported by the Compliance Governance function for all topic areas.

Your mission at RBI:

Development of the RBI Group Compliance Strategy jointly with the Compliance Leadership Team, coordination of the planning process for Group Compliance and Compliance IT Tribe including running the follow ups

Supporting and advisory function for Group Compliance B-1: preparation of decision material, regular reporting and Board of Management and Supervisory Board presentations

Enabler and supporting function for the implementation of the Compliance IT target architecture across all Compliance IT product teams

Responsible for product ownership in an agile setup for Compliance IT products such as AML transaction monitoring, Sanctions screening, Compliance reporting and Compliance data architecture

Supporting the AI and agentic transformation of Group Compliance, considering the Compliance organization and key processes

Coordination and management of SREP Process for Compliance, regulatory meetings with JST, ECB, FMA and other regulators

Member of the “Expertenteam Compliance” (Raiffeisen Sektor), alignment and coordination of Compliance IT and other topics, e.g. roadmap, budget

Oversight and controlling of end-to-end Group Compliance budget, including Compliance Tribe

Responsible for the orchestration of the Compliance Governance function, frameworks and policies, incl. Group steering of RBI Group entities and cross‑functional topics such as Compliance reporting, training and awareness

• Management of the ICs (Internal Control System) Team jointly with the NFR (Non-Financial Risk) Tribe Lead: development and implementation of the internal control system to ensure effective management of operational risks across financial reporting, processes and business operations

Your core competencies:

Completed university degree in business administration or IT

Proven leadership experience in banking/finance with a strong background in Compliance or comparable area, combined with an in-depth understanding of IT and data topics

Transformation experience especially in the field of artificial intelligence and in-depth knowledge of new technologies

Communication skills in both German and English for daily internal interactions

Analytical and data‑driven mindset, with sound reporting and presentation skills, accuracy in data handling and advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel

Team player with high initiative and reliability and strong internal and external customer orientation and good communication skills

Structured way of working combined with a passion for leveraging existing technologies and exploring and implementing new ones

What's in it for you:

Work-Life-Balance: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria.

Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Our teams thrive on collaboration and mutual respect.

Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.

Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well‑being programs, check‑ups, and sport allowances.

Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a free public transport pass.

Family support: Child allowances, gender‑neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.

Competitive salary: In accordance with Austrian legal requirements, the minimum salary for this position is EUR 4.206,12 gross per month under the applicable Banking Collective Agreement. The actual salary is typically higher and will be determined individually based on your qualifications, professional experience, and the specific requirements of the role.

Build a career where your work truly matters. At Raiffeisen Bank International, with more than 17 million customers across Austria and CEE, it’s our people who make the difference. From day one, you’ll take responsibility, grow beyond ladders and org charts, and help us deliver lasting value to our customers. We are dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusiveness, and equity — striving to create a culture where every voice is heard and every individual feels valued and respected.

Your benefits at one sight:

Join a team that values your well‑being and professional development, offering a variety of benefits to support your success.

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