Compliance Officer- Assurance

Swiss Life Asset Managers; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave per year

Inhouse Academy and Trainings

Hybrid Working Model

Pension and Health Benefits

Allowances

Job summary

Swiss Life Asset Managers in Lisbon is seeking a Compliance Officer – Assurance to join our pan-European platform operations in Portugal. You will drive the development and execution of the Compliance Monitoring Plan, test and report to harmonize standards across entities and regions, while providing second-level independent advice to the business.

The role collaborates with senior Compliance Management, Group Compliance, and stakeholders globally, focusing on governance, coordination, and

Qualifications

• Several years experience in compliance, governance, risk, quality management, or advisory roles.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple parallel processes.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English.
• High attention to detail and structured working style.
• Ability to work independently in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and document Corporate Compliance audits, including follow-up on findings and remediation actions.
• Independently own Compliance topics, ranging from analysis and optimisation of existing frameworks to the design and implementation of new processes or controls.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement, optimisation and standardisation of Compliance processes across the organisation.
• Drive the automation and digitalisation of Compliance processes, demonstrating a strong affinity for tooling, process automation and data-driven solutions.
• Support and challenge business and operational stakeholders on Compliance-related matters, providing pragmatic and solution-oriented advice.
• Coordinate with Group Compliance and stakeholders across regions to align on group-wide standards and requirements.

Job description

Lisbon

Full time

As we continue to expand our pan‑European platform operations, we are strengthening our presence in Portugal. We are looking for a Compliance Officer – Assurance to join our growing Legal & Compliance hub in Portugal. In this role, you will drive the development and execution of the Compliance Monitoring Plan and testing as well as reporting ensuring a harmonized approach across the different entities and regions as well as providing 2nd level independent advice to the business. You will work closely with senior Compliance Management, Group Compliance, and other internal stakeholders across the global organization. This role combines governance, coordination, communication, paired with the usage and implementation of technology and contributing to the modernisation and digitalisation of compliance processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, an analytical mindset, and a passion for building modern, technology‑enabled compliance frameworks with exposure to innovation and cross-border collaboration. Join a leading asset manager and be part of a team where your contribution truly matters and where you can continue to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and document Corporate Compliance audits, including follow-up on findings and remediation actions
• Independently own Compliance topics, ranging from analysis and optimisation of existing frameworks to the design and implementation of new processes or controls
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement, optimisation and standardisation of Compliance processes across the organisation
• Drive the automation and digitalisation of Compliance processes, demonstrating a strong affinity for tooling, process automation and data-driven solutions
• Support and challenge business and operational stakeholders on Compliance-related matters, providing pragmatic and solution-oriented advice
• Coordinate with Group Compliance and stakeholders across regions to align on group‑wide standards and requirements.

Experience

• Several years experience in compliance, governance, risk, quality management, or advisory roles.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple parallel processes.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English.
• High attention to detail and structured working style.
• Ability to work independently in an international environment.

Benefits

• 25 days leave per year following the year of hire
• Inhouse Academy and Trainings
• Hybrid Working Model
• Pension and Health Benefits
• Allowances

Swiss Life Asset Managers

We are a leading European asset manager and institutional real estate asset manager with multiple locations in Europe. With a strong client focus, here at Swiss Life Asset Managers, success is driven by expecting the unexpected, prioritising sustainability and inclusion, fully investing in our jobs and people, and being on the lookout for new business opportunities – all since 1857.