French Speaking Compliance Control & Risk Management Team Leader

Cross Border Talents; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Career growth

Training & development

Multicultural environment

Relocation support

Modern Lisbon office

Resumo da oferta

Cross Border Talents in Lisbon, Portugal, seeks a seasoned French Speaking Compliance Control & Risk Management Team Leader to steer a high‑performing team. You will oversee regulatory compliance, risk frameworks, and internal controls across the business, driving continuous improvement and integrity.

The role requires fluent French and strong English, a leadership background, and an ability to translate complex regulations into practical controls in a fast-paced, international setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Audit, Financial Crime Prevention, or a related field.
• Leadership or team management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical business controls.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent French (C1/C2) and strong English communication skills (B2/C1).

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Compliance Control & Risk Management Specialists.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential compliance vulnerabilities across business operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review operational processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Analyze compliance incidents, investigate root causes, and oversee corrective action plans.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management regarding compliance performance and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of compliance initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments and industry best practices.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives and ensure team performance meets established KPIs and SLAs.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related discipline

Ferramentas

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

French Speaking Compliance Control & Risk Management Team Leader

Empresa : Cross Border Talents Tipo de Emprego : Periodo Integral Lisbon Portugal

Compliance Control & Risk Management Team Leader (French & English Speaking)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Languages Required: Fluent French (C1/C2) and English (B2/C1)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Compliance Control & Risk Management Team Leader to join our growing team in Lisbon. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management frameworks. You will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational and compliance risks while driving a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Compliance Control & Risk Management Specialists.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential compliance vulnerabilities across business operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review operational processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Analyze compliance incidents, investigate root causes, and oversee corrective action plans.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management regarding compliance performance and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of compliance initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments and industry best practices.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives and ensure team performance meets established KPIs and SLAs.

Requirements

• Fluent French (C1/C2) and strong English communication skills (B2/C1).
• Previous experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Audit, Financial Crime Prevention, or a related field.
• Prior leadership or team management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical business controls.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Career growth opportunities within an international organization.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment.
• Relocation support (where applicable).
• Modern office facilities in Lisbon.

Join Us

If you are passionate about compliance, risk management, and leading high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.