Head of Compliance

Ageas; Sint-Joost-ten-Node; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A dynamic, multicultural working env.?

An extensive salary package?

Flexible income plan

Corporate culture encouraging views

Flat organizational structure with跨部门协

Learning & development opportunities

Up to 50% home working

Part of a Top employer in Belgium

Job summary

White Castle Insurance SA/NV, part of the Ageas Group, seeks a Head of Compliance to lead and manage the compliance function for a Belgian non-life insurer-in-development. The role covers regulatory updates, policy implementation, risk assessment, and governance across cross-border activities within Ageas.

The incumbent will establish annual risk-based plans, report to senior management and supervise interactions with supervisory authorities (NBB, FSMA) while promoting a culture of integrity and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law, finance, economics, auditing or equivalent.
• Min 10 years of relevant compliance-related experience.
• Knowledge 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 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluent English

Dutch or French

Independence of judgement

Persuasion & conflict resolution

Education

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

Job description

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.