COO (Chief Operating Officer) - Leading Compliance Service Provider

S+P Compliance | Schulz & Cie. GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible scheduling

Remote work options

Job summary

S+P Compliance Services in Germany seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead regulatory compliance delivery and client relationships. You will shape operational strategy, oversee service delivery, and drive the adoption of RegTech solutions.

With a background in law, finance, or economics and leadership experience in regulated financial services, you will guide cross-functional teams, ensure high standards, and help scale the business with a trust-based culture and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree (e.g. law, finance, economics).
• Experience at a Big Four firm or in a regulated financial institution.
• In-depth knowledge of German and EU financial regulation (KWG, WpIG, WpHG, MaComp).
• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Strategic mindset and interest in RegTech and digital compliance solutions.
• Career path as Chief Operating Officer with high visibility and leadership impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Compliance-as-a-Service operations.
• Oversee regulatory monitoring, gap assessments, and impact analyses.
• Develop and execute implementation concepts for new regulatory requirements (KWG, WpIG, MaComp).
• Collaborate with advisory and legal teams on cross-functional projects.
• Participate in strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

RegTech knowledge

Digital compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mobile suite

Secure remote systems

Job description

S+P Compliance Services is a leading provider of full-service compliance solutions for financial institutions, FinTechs, and investment firms.

As an ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certified company, we offer our clients integrated, end-to-end solutions for regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management.

Your Role as COO – Shape the Future of Compliance Services

As Chief Operating Officer, you will take on a key leadership role within the management team. You will be responsible for overseeing our operational service delivery, managing strategic client relationships, and driving the implementation of innovative compliance solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the delivery of Compliance-as-a-Service operations
• Oversee regulatory monitoring, gap assessments, and impact analyses
• Develop and execute implementation concepts for new regulatory requirements (e.g., KWG, WpIG, MaComp)
• Collaborate with our advisory and legal teams on cross-functional projects
• Participate in strategic decision-making

Qualifikation

• Completed university degree (e.g. law, finance, economics or related fields), Bachelor or higher
• Professional experience at a Big Four firm or in a regulated financial institution
• In-depth knowledge of German and EU financial regulation (e.g., KWG, WpIG, WpHG, MaComp)
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills
• Strategic mindset and interest in RegTech and digital compliance solutions
• A unique opportunity to shape and scale one of the most dynamic compliance providers in the German market
• Career path as Chief Operating Officer with high visibility and leadership impact
• Company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge) with employer contributions
• Fixed, structured working hours and options for flexible scheduling or remote work
• Access to our health and wellness program (incl. preventive check-ups, mental health sessions, fitness subsidy)
• High-end digital infrastructure and modern work tools (Mobile suite, secure remote systems)
• Onboarding, certifications, and tailored executive training in regulatory innovation and leadership
• A trust-based culture that combines performance with work-life balance

Ready to lead the future of compliance?