Compliance Lead Belgium

Kennedy Executive Benelux; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Benelux exposure

Flexible working

Professional growth

Résumé du poste

Kennedy Executive Benelux is seeking a Compliance Lead Belgium to steer the local team within the broader Benelux framework. You will partner with the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Benelux to translate Group requirements into day-to-day practice, manage non-financial risk and shape Belgium’s compliance agenda with autonomy.

The role offers exposure to international governance, AI-enabled tooling, and a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration and leadership.

Qualifications

• Seasoned compliance professional with leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in regulated industries; insurance preferred.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English.

Responsabilités

• Lead Belgian Compliance team and contribute to the Benelux model.
• Advise senior management on regulatory developments and strategic implications.
• Develop, implement and maintain local compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee compliance risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Drive AI-enabled compliance tools deployment and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop the Belgian team to high performance.

Description du poste

Compliance Lead Belgium | One Benelux Team

Are you ready to shape the future of Compliance? Think beyond Belgium.

Lead locally. Influence Benelux.

Compliance is evolving rapidly. Increasing regulatory expectations, technological innovation and new ways of doing business require leaders who combine sound judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to drive change.

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Benelux, you will lead the Belgian Compliance team and play a key role within our integrated Benelux Compliance team.

As the trusted partner for Belgium, you will serve as the primary counterpart to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Benelux on all Belgian compliance matters. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team, while maintaining strong relationships with Group Compliance, ensuring alignment between local priorities and Group expectations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out?

As Compliance Lead Belgium, you will:

• combine local leadership responsibility with a broader Benelux mandate
• be part of the Benelux Compliance Team, with direct exposure to the Group
• drive innovation through AI, digitalization, and simplification
• enjoy autonomy and ownership in shaping the Belgian Compliance function while contributing to the further development of the Benelux Compliance model

What We Offer?

• Competitive Reward Package: A highly competitive salary complemented by an attractive range of benefits.
• Meaningful Impact: A role where your expertise directly influences business decisions, governance and risk management.
• Benelux & International Exposure: Work in a collaborative Benelux environment while being connected to the wider Group.
• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training, leadership development programmes and long-term career opportunities.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working arrangements that support both professional success and personal well-being.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive and innovative workplace where collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Leadership: Support the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Benelux as the trusted partner for Belgium on all local compliance matters, while contributing to the evolution of the integrated Benelux Compliance model. Identify opportunities to simplify compliance processes, implement AI-enabled solutions where appropriate, and drive the deployment of new compliance tools.
• Strategic Regulatory Advisory: Anticipate regulatory developments, advise senior management on strategic implications and support key business decisions through pragmatic guidance.
• Policy & Governance: Develop, implement and maintain local compliance policies, standards and procedures, ensuring effective translation of Group requirements into day-to-day business practices.
• Risk Management: Oversee compliance risk assessments, identify emerging risks, define mitigation plans and support business teams in managing non-financial risks.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee compliance monitoring activities in Belgium, prepare management reporting and provide clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Culture & Awareness: Drive compliance awareness through impactful communication, training and engagement initiatives.
• Investigations & Integrity: Manage whistleblowing cases and internal investigations with professionalism, independence and discretion.
• Team Leadership: Coach, develop and inspire the Belgian Compliance team, fostering collaboration, accountability and high performance while contributing to the wider Benelux Compliance organization.

Your Profile?

You are a seasoned compliance professional with relevant experience, preferably within the insurance sector or a highly regulated environment. You hold a Master's degree in Law, and a certification as a Compliance Officer is considered an asset.

You bring strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and non-financial risk management, combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You influence and advise senior leaders with confidence and credibility, and your project management capabilities reflect a continuous improvement mindset. You are fluent in Dutch, French and English. We're always on the lookout for individuals who are enthusiastic about AI and Data Analytics to shape the future and drive innovation across our organization.

We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.