Compliance Officer

Batopin; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

High-impact role

Autonomy and responsibility

Direct exposure to C-level stakeholders

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Brussels is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer. This role involves mitigating legal and regulatory risks, monitoring compliance, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of compliance within the organization. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree and at least 7 years of experience, with fluency in Dutch and French. Competitive compensation and a hybrid working model are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations (e.g., PSD2, GDPR).
• Experience in compliance auditing.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate legal risks by implementing compliance programs.
• Monitor and assess compliance with regulations.
• Lead risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs.
• Prepare compliance reports for regulatory authorities.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in French

Good knowledge of English

In-depth knowledge of financial services regulations

Strong understanding of compliance frameworks

Experience in developing compliance programs

Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies

Education

Master's degree (Law, Economics, Finance)

Job description

To support its expanding activities, Batopin is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join the team.

Function

The compliance officer mitigates legal and regulatory risks by implementing effective compliance programs, policies, and procedures. You will be responsible for monitoring and assessing compliance with relevant requirements, providing guidance to ensure the institution operates in a compliant manner and reporting on the compliance posture towards management team and board of directors. You will also act as the data protection officer.

What will you do:

Regulatory compliance

To prepare, outline, discuss, elaborate, follow up and adjust the various areas within compliancy with regards to the realisation of the corporate strategy.

• Staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines governing Batopin
• Assessing the impact of regulatory changes, interpret requirements
• Advising management and relevant stakeholders on necessary actions to ensure compliance
• Preparing and submitting necessary compliance reports to regulatory authorities as required by law
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive compliance program
• Creating policies, procedures, and controls to address regulatory requirements, prevent money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes
• Primary point of contact for inquiries, requests for information, and examinations from regulatory bodies for compliance related matters
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with relevant regulatory agencies

Monitoring compliance

Lead and coordinate compliance projects within the organisation.

• Conducting regular risk assessments to identify compliance risks and vulnerabilities within Batopin
• Evaluating controls and implementing risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential regulatory violations and financial liabilities
• Conducting regular monitoring to assess the institution's compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures
• Reviewing processes, transactions, and records to identify gaps, potential risks, or violations
• Overseeing internal and external compliance audits and collaborating with auditors to ensure timely resolution of any identified issues.

Documentation and awareness

Foster a culture of compliance

• Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Raising awareness of potential risks and promoting ethical behaviour within the organization
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to compliance activities, monitoring, and corrective actions taken
• Ensuring that documentation is easily accessible for audits and regulatory examinations
• Present clear status and steering on compliance posture towards management team and board of directors

Profile

• have a Master's degree (Law, Economics, Finance)
• have at least 7 years relevant experience
• in-depth knowledge of relevant financial services regulations and payment industry guidelines (e.g., PSD2, GDPR, AML/CFT regulations).
• strong understanding of compliance frameworks and best practices.
• experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and controls.
• familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and risk management practices.
• fluent in Dutch and French with a good knowledge of English.
• this position is subject to a suitability assessment by the National Bank of Belgium (Fit and Proper).

Offer

• A high-impact role at the heart of a fast-growing organisation
• Direct exposure to C-level stakeholders and board-level matters
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and responsibility
• Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with experience and the market
• A hybrid working model combining remote work and presence at the offices near Brussels North Station