Compliance Officer - Financial Services - Brussels

Michael Page; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Hospitalisation insurance

Group insurance/pension plan

Flexible benefits programme

Career development and training

Well-being initiatives

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Compliance Officer for the Belgian team to ensure adherence to Belgian and EU regulations. You will advise businesses, monitor regulatory changes, and help maintain a strong risk and control environment in a regulated financial institution.

The role offers exposure to compliance advisory, risk assessment, policy management, training, and control activities, with a hybrid working setup and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Compliance within the financial services sector.
• Good knowledge of financial regulations, particularly MiFID, consumer protection, and related conduct requirements.
• Experience providing regulatory advice to business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of risk-based compliance approaches.
• Ability to identify regulatory risks and practical solutions.
• Well-organised with strong administrative and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented professional with high ethical standards.
• Experience using AI tools and technology to improve efficiency and workflows.
• Fluent in French, Dutch, and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Compliance Risk Management Framework, including second-line monitoring and surveillance activities.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and support ongoing monitoring programs.
• Provide advice to business teams on applicable regulations, products, services, and business initiatives.
• Review marketing materials and control frameworks from a compliance perspective.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting the Belgian and European financial sectors.
• Support the implementation of regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Maintain and update internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives to strengthen compliance culture across the organisation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory risk management

Regulatory monitoring

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Multilingual (French, Dutch, English)

AI tools usage

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong presence across Europe and worldwide. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organisation provides a broad range of banking and financial services to corporate, institutional, and private clients. The company promotes a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professional development while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

• Broad Exposure and Career Development
• Strategic Business Impact

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international financial institution with a strong presence across Europe and worldwide. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organisation provides a broad range of banking and financial services to corporate, institutional, and private clients. The company promotes a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professional development while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

Job Description

As Compliance Officer, you will join the Belgian Compliance function and play a key role in ensuring adherence to Belgian and European regulatory requirements. Acting as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, you will support the implementation of effective compliance frameworks, provide regulatory guidance, and contribute to maintaining a strong risk and control environment.This position offers broad exposure to compliance advisory, regulatory monitoring, risk assessment, policy management, training, and control activities.Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Compliance Risk Management Framework, including second-line monitoring and surveillance activities.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and support ongoing monitoring programs.
• Provide advice to business teams on applicable regulations, products, services, and business initiatives.
• Review marketing materials and control frameworks from a compliance perspective.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting the Belgian and European financial sectors.
• Support the implementation of regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Maintain and update internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives to strengthen compliance culture across the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Compliance within the financial services sector.
• Good knowledge of financial regulations, particularly MiFID, consumer protection, and related conduct requirements.
• Experience providing regulatory advice to business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of risk-based compliance approaches.
• Ability to identify regulatory risks and practical solutions.
• Well-organised with strong administrative and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented professional with high ethical standards.
• Experience using AI tools and technology to improve efficiency and workflows.
• Fluent in French, Dutch, and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience.
• Meal vouchers.
• Hospitalisation insurance.
• Group insurance/pension plan.
• Flexible benefits programme.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Well-being initiatives covering physical, mental, social, and financial health.
• Hybrid and collaborative working environment.