Head of Compliance

Ageas; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dynamic, multicultural environment

Extensive salary package

Flexible income plan

Learning & development opportunities

Home working up to 50%

Top employer in Belgium

Résumé du poste

White Castle Insurance SA/NV, part of the Ageas Group, is seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee regulatory adherence across its operations in Belgium and Europe.

You will implement compliance programs, manage risk assessments, and coordinate with regulators (NBB, FSMA). Fluency in English and Dutch or French is required, with a Master’s degree and 10+ years in compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 10 years of compliance experience in financial services.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities in a regulated environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or French at minimum.

Responsabilités

• Implementing and managing compliance within White Castle Insurance as required by regulators.
• Maintaining a compliance risk assessment framework with identification, evaluation, and monitoring.
• Creating annual risk-based compliance plans focusing on key regulatory risks.
• Monitoring adherence to policies and taking corrective actions such as training and sanctions.
• Coordinating regulatory interactions with supervisory authorities (NBB, FSMA).
• Advising management on compliance matters during new strategic initiatives.
• Promoting a strong compliance culture and staff training.
• Escalating major issues to senior management and to Ageas Group Compliance.
• Aligning activities with the group program and reporting to Group Director Compliance.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory thinking

Risk management

Formation

Master’s degree in law, finance, economics, auditing or equivalent

Description du poste

Our organisation

Ageas is a listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning of 200 years, offering Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance, and is also engaged in reinsurance activities. As an international insurance company, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long-term partnerships with strong financial institutions and key distributors. Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. It represents a staff force of about 55,000 people and reported annual inflows of over EUR 19,6 billion in 2025. Ageas aims to be a Great place to Grow for all its people, while always staying true to its four values: care, share, deliver and dare. It fosters an inclusive culture, that values diversity and encourages everyone to get the best out of their talents. Ageas has been re-certified as Top Employer in 2026.

White Castle Insurance SA/NV is a Belgian non-life insurance company in construction that is part of the Ageas Group. Once fully licensed, the entity is intended to act as a specialised risk carrier supporting Ageas’ international Non Life activities with MGA’s and BtoBtoC operating models through cross border Freedom of Services underwriting under a European passport. To further strengthen the leadership and governance of White Castle Insurance NV, Ageas is looking for a Head of Compliance.

Your function

The Head of Compliance has following areas of responsibility:

• Implementing and managing compliance within White Castle Insurance as required by regulators.
• Ensuring regular update on legal and regulatory changes, in collaboration with Legal Department.
• Converting regulations into clear internal policies and instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining a compliance risk assessment framework, including risk identification, evaluation, and monitoring.
• Creating and carrying out an annual risk-based compliance plan, focusing on key regulatory risks.
• Monitoring adherence to compliance policies and taking corrective actions such as training, communication, or sanctions.
• Reporting to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Maintaining transparent relationships with supervisory authorities (NBB, FSMA) and coordinating regulatory interactions.
• Escalating major compliance issues to WCI senior management / Board, to Ageas Group Compliance, and to supervisory authorities where necessary.
• Advising business and management on compliance matters, especially during new strategic initiatives.
• Promoting a strong compliance culture and ensuring staff training and awareness.
• Following up on alerts from the Whistleblowing Channel.
• Developing the compliance function efficiently, balancing strategic oversight with practical execution.
• Aligning activities with the group program and reporting to the Group Director Compliance.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in law, finance, economics, auditing or equivalent
• Min 10 years of relevant compliance-related experience
• Knowledge and experience of the activities of the insurance business
• Knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations
• Experience in / understanding of operational audit and risk management
• Proven experience in interacting with regulatory authorities within a regulated financial services environment
• Strong understanding of Solvency II governance, compliance and control framework requirements
• Ability to function in an international context
• Demonstrate highest degree of integrity
• Fulfil criteria in terms of competences and standards as described in Fit & Proper
• Self-motivated, autonomous, able to persuade and to resolve conflicts
• Strong independence of judgement and ability to challenge senior stakeholders and management when required
• Management and project management skills
• Ability and mind-set to turn constraints into opportunities and competitive advantage
• Team spirit of deep cooperation and sharing
• Accessible and a good listener
• Fluent in English, and Dutch or French at minima

We offer

• A dynamic, multicultural working environment
• An interesting and extensive salary package
• The possibility to optimize part of your salary package through a flexible income plan
• A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions
• A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments
• An extensive range of learning & development opportunities through our online learning platform
• The possibility of (maximum 50%) home workingThe opportunity to further develop yourself and to be part of a great team at a Top employer in Belgium.