Chief Compliance Officer

Broadgate; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading investment firm in Germany is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to lead the compliance function. This role entails full ownership of regulatory strategy, managing interactions with BaFin, and overseeing compliance across multiple regulations. The ideal candidate should have 6–10 years of experience in compliance, strong BaFin knowledge, and the ability to lead a compliance team. Fluent English is required, with German as a strong preference. This position offers high visibility and direct impact on the firm's operations.

Qualifikationen

• 6–10+ years in compliance within investment/asset management or a regulated financial entity.
• Experience leading a compliance function or acting as Deputy/Head of Compliance.
• Strong BaFin knowledge and understanding of EU regulations.

Aufgaben

• Act as main contact for BaFin and manage all regulatory interactions.
• Oversee AIFMD, MiFID II, AML/CFT, ESG/SFDR compliance.
• Own the Compliance Monitoring Plan, policies, and procedures.
• Lead regulatory change management and governance.
• Advise senior management and drive a strong compliance culture.
• Manage and develop the compliance team as the business grows.

Kenntnisse

BaFin knowledge

EU regulations understanding

Compliance strategy leadership

Team management

Fluent English

German language

Jobbeschreibung

Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Germany

Sector: Investment Solutions

Overview

Lead the compliance function for an investment firm in Germany. Full ownership of regulatory strategy, BaFin interactions, and the firm’s compliance framework. High visibility, direct impact, and Board-level exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for BaFin and manage all regulatory interactions.
• Oversee AIFMD, MiFID II, AML/CFT, ESG/SFDR compliance.
• Own the Compliance Monitoring Plan, policies, and procedures.
• Lead regulatory change management and governance.
• Advise senior management and drive a strong compliance culture.
• Manage and develop the compliance team as the business grows.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years in compliance within investment/asset management or a regulated financial entity.
• Strong BaFin knowledge and understanding of EU regulations.
• Experience leading a compliance function or acting as Deputy/Head of Compliance.
• Fluent English required; German strongly preferred.