Compliance Officer / Legal Advisor - Group Sanctions (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse AG; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading financial services organization in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced legal professional specializing in international sanctions to join their Compliance function. The candidate will provide legal guidance, analyze sanction regimes, and support policy development within the organization. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of relevant experience and be proficient in both German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in financial industry or compliance.
• Strong analytical skills for legal matters.
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Legal analysis and interpretation of sanction regimes.
• Supporting development of sanctions policies.
• Advising on legal risks associated with sanctions.

Kenntnisse

Legal analysis and interpretation

Knowledge of international sanctions

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Your area of work:

As an experienced legal professional in the field of international sanctions, you will play a key role within the Compliance function of Deutsche Börse Group (DBG). You will work closely with business units and control functions to ensure adherence to national and international sanctions regulations. Acting as a legal expert, you will provide guidance on complex sanctions-related matters, contribute to the development of Group-wide policies, and support the implementation of effective compliance frameworks to mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Your responsibilities

• Legal analysis and interpretation of sanction regimes (e.g. EU regulations, US Executive Orders) and their impact on DBG’s legal entities
• Supporting the development and implementation of Group wide sanctions policies and procedures
• Advising business units across DBG on (legal) risks associated with financial sanctions
• Providing legal opinions on sanctions-related issues
• Perform monitoring and sanctions alert handling activities to identify and prevent misconduct with sanctions and embargoes
• Provide training for dedicated target groups on specific sanctions topics

Your profile

• Fully qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials
• In depth knowledge of international sanctions regimes and their legal implementation
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the financial industry, law firm or similar compliance function
• Solid understanding of financial market infrastructure and financial products
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and effectively
• High level of initiative, integrity and accountability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• Collaborative mindset