Head of Compliance

Ageas; Sint-Joost-ten-Node; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dynamic multicultural environment

Flexible income plan

Learning and development opportunities

Possibility of home working

Résumé du poste

Ageas is looking for a Head of Compliance for White Castle Insurance in Brussels. This role includes implementing compliance management, reporting to stakeholders, and developing a strong compliance culture within the organization.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have over 10 years of relevant experience, alongside expertise in legal and risk management areas. You will enjoy a dynamic multicultural environment and a solid salary package with benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant compliance-related experience.
• Proven experience interacting with regulatory authorities.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements in financial services.

Responsabilités

• Implement and manage compliance as required by regulators.
• Report to internal and external stakeholders on compliance issues.
• Create and monitor an annual risk-based compliance plan.

Connaissances

Compliance management

Legal knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Knowledge of Solvency II

Formation

Master’s degree in law, finance, or economics

Description du poste

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.

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.

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

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 working
• The opportunity to further develop yourself and to be part of a great team at a Top employer in Belgium.