Compliance Lead Belgium

Kennedy Executive Benelux; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Meaningful impact

Benelux exposure

Professional growth

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

Kennedy Executive Benelux is seeking a Compliance Lead Belgium to steer local compliance and contribute to the integrated Benelux framework. You will partner with the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Benelux, drive regulatory alignment, and lead the Belgian team with autonomy.

You will shape the compliance program, advance AI-enabled initiatives, and collaborate with senior management to protect governance and risk outcomes across Belgium and the wider Benelux region.

Qualifications

• Seasoned compliance professional with leadership experience.
• Master's degree in Law; Compliance Officer certification is a plus.
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English; strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead Belgian compliance team and partner with Benelux team.
• Advise senior management on regulatory developments and strategic implications.
• Develop and maintain local compliance policies translating Group requirements.
• Oversee risk assessments and non-financial risk management in Belgium.
• Coordinate monitoring, reporting and governance activities; drive awareness and training.
• Manage investigations and maintain integrity within the team.
• Coach and develop the Belgian Compliance group within the Benelux structure.

Connaissances

Leadership

Regulatory advisory

Stakeholder management

Project management

AI & data analytics interest

Formation

Master's degree in Law

Compliance Officer certification (asset)

Description du poste

Compliance Lead Belgium | One Benelux Team

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.

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

Lead locally. Influence Benelux.

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.