Compliance & Controls Officer (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse AG; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Börse AG in Frankfurt am Main seeks a Compliance & Controls Officer (f/m/d) to strengthen control management, execute internal/external controls, and ensure effective communication across group functions. The role includes planning, reporting, audit follow-up, and ongoing process improvement within a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate has a degree in economics/finance/law or equivalent, audit/control experience, strong analysis and communication skills, English proficiency, and

Qualifications

• University degree in economics, finance or law or a relevant comparable qualification.
• Practical experience in audit or control functions and control testing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, plus organisational and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Dedication, teamwork and communication skills; flexibility and competent handling of MS Office applications.
• On-the-job training in relevant laws applicable for DBG.

Responsibilities

• Continuously strengthen the existing Compliance methodology for control management.
• Perform, coordinate and structure internal/external controls according to the Group Compliance mandate.
• Ensure and coordinate communication between internal business lines and other control functions and Group Compliance.
• Support yearly compliance control planning and ensure timely reporting and escalation.
• Review compliance audit reports and track findings and remediation actions.
• Support continuous improvement and optimisation of compliance processes and procedures.
• Coordinate current internal/external audits and prepare reports, including data collection and status updates on open findings.

Job description

Compliance & Controls Officer (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse AG • Frankfurt am Main

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Who we are

Deutsche Börse Group is one of the world's leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. With our products and services, we ensure that capital markets are fair, transparent, reliable, and stable. Together, we develop state-of-the-art IT solutions and offer our IT systems all over the world. Play a key role in our mission: to create trust in the markets of today and tomorrow.
Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Please note that this position is limited until 31/12/2027.

Your area of work:

The Group Compliance Function works in close coordination with the individual business units and other group control functions to ensure compliance with national and international laws and regulations applicable to various units of the Deutsche Börse Group and its business activities. The Compliance Function has a proactive role in the identification of possible compliance or reputational risks, including those that may arise in connection with new activities and products. Compliance defines group-wide compliance policies, supports their consistent application within the group entities, and provides centralized services including the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, international financial sanctions, anti‑corruption, data protection, and the prevention of conflicts of interest and related securities law requirements.

To ensure the execution of 2nd Line Controls, Group Compliance established a Control Framework to support, define and implement group‑wide standards in this regard. The Group Compliance Assurance Tems covers different compliance risks, such as AML, TF, Fraud, Sanctions, Banking, Antitrust and ESG‑related compliance risks.

Your responsibilities:

• In this role you will continuously strengthen the existing Compliance methodology for control management
• Perform, coordinate and structure internal/external controls according to the Group Compliance mandate
• You will ensure and coordinate comprehensive communication between internal business lines and other control functions and Group Compliance
• In addition, you will support yearly compliance control planning and ensure timely and adequate reporting and (ad‑hoc) escalation
• You will review compliance relevant audit reports and will be responsible for tracking / follow‑up of findings and remediation actions
• Furthermore, you will support continuous improvement and optimisation of compliance processes and procedures
• In addition, you will also support the team in coordinating current internal / external audits and preparing reports as well as with administrative issues including data collection, status update related to open findings

Your profile:

• You have successfully completed your university degree in economics, finance or law or you have a relevant comparable qualification
• You have practical experience in audit or control functions and control testing
• You have strong analytical skills and attention to detail as well as organisational and negotiation skills, including the ability to present complex matters in a clear and comprehensive way
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required
• Dedication, team and communications skills, flexibility as well as competent handling of MS Office applications round out your profile.
• You will be trained on the job in relevant laws applicable for DBG

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus -- in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on‑site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like‑minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.