Senior Risk & Compliance Officer

Stibbe; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Brussels offices

Two days homeworking

Training & certification support

Team events & activities

Job summary

Stibbe is seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Officer in Brussels to strengthen its Risk & Compliance team. You will work with the Head of Risk & Compliance and two colleagues, shaping the compliance framework and advancing processes.

You will handle risk assessments, client onboarding, and regulatory requirements across the firm, including involvement with Luxembourg and Amsterdam offices. A blend of hands-on execution and strategic oversight is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law and at least four years of relevant experience in a legal/compliance environment.
• Solid, practical knowledge of AML/KYC.
• Experience with compliance & client onboarding tools (e.g. Intapp).

Responsibilities

• Risk & Compliance strategy, including the implementation of Intapp and client onboarding.
• Day-to-day compliance checks: onboarding, conflicts, KYC/AML, DAC6, market abuse, GDPR, sanctions.
• Structured analysis of potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Preparing and delivering structured reporting to stakeholders.
• Senior point of reference, guiding and supervising team activities.
• Delivering training and awareness initiatives.
• Collaborating with Luxembourg and Amsterdam offices.
• Working with Head of Risk & Compliance for efficient execution.

Skills

AML/KYC

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Ownership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s in Law

Tools

Intapp

Job description

To strengthen their Risk & Compliance team, Stibbe is looking for an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Officer, who will work alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance and two colleagues.

What's in it for you?

• A high-quality professional environment where excellence, collaboration and mutual support go hand in hand.
• A role with impact and room to help build the compliance framework, improve processes and develop your responsibilities.
• The opportunity to further develop your expertise in a complex and evolving regulatory landscape.
• An intellectually challenging collaboration with specialist lawyers and experienced colleagues across offices.
• On-the-job development and support for relevant external training and certification.
• A collaborative Head of Risk & Compliance who welcomes ideas and suggestions, and a team that values knowledge sharing.
• Pleasant offices in central Brussels, with team events, sports activities and informal gatherings.
• A full-time position of 38 hours per week, with up to two days of homeworking. Flexibility works both ways, taking account of team needs and urgent matters.

What your future may hold

Reporting to the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will help implement the firm's strategy while ensuring reliable day-to-day execution. Your workload will range from routine conflict checks to complex risk assessments and cross-office discussions.

Your responsibilities include:

• Risk & Compliance strategy, includingthe implementation of Intapp, the compliance & client onboarding tool. Building expertise in the platform and become a key contact for its use within the team.
• day-to-day compliance checks and processes, including client onboarding, conflicts of interest, KYC/AML, DAC6, market abuse, GDPR and international sanctions
• structured analysis of potential risks and contributing to appropriate mitigation strategies
• Preparing and delivering structured reporting on compliance matters to relevant stakeholders
• Acting as a senior point of reference within the team, providing guidance and supporting the supervision of team activities
• Delivering training and awareness initiatives
• Collaborating with Risk & Compliance colleagues and other relevant stakeholders in Stibbe's Luxembourg and Amsterdam offices
• Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure consistent and efficient execution of the firm's compliance framework.

You will build your understanding of the regulatory requirements specific to a law firm and establish trusted relationships with the team, partners and lawyers. As the function evolves, you may also interact directly with clients.

Your skillset

• You hold a Master’s degree in Law and have at least four years of relevant experience in a legal and/or compliance environment.
• You have solid, practical knowledge of AML/KYC. You can take ownership of daily compliance work while developing expertise in the wider regulatory framework applicable to law firms.
• You are familiar with the implementation of compliance & client onboarding tools (e.g. Intapp or similar platforms).
• You are process-minded, with strong attention to detail and the ability to improve and structure workflows.
• You combine a hands-on approach with a sense of ownership and accountability.
• You have strong analytical and organisational skills.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to interact confidently with lawyers and business professionals.
• You are proactive and solution-oriented.
• You are motivated to keep learning and build a long-term career in compliance. You can adapt to changing priorities.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French and English.