Risk & Compliance Manager m/f/d- Markets Advisory

For our client, a leading international financial institution renowned for its excellence and commitment to regulatory integrity, we are seeking a highly skilled Risk & Compliance Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor on compliance matters across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to shaping the organization’s compliance framework, ensuring regulatory excellence, and fostering a culture of integrity.

Tasks

• Serve as a trusted advisor on compliance matters across relevant product areas in the EMEA region, leveraging specialized regulatory knowledge and interpretation of rules.
• Oversee internal reporting processes, as well as communication with regional and global offices, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
• Participate in compliance and cross-departmental projects, taking ownership of deliverables and acting as a subject matter expert for the Control Room.
• Conduct monitoring tasks, investigations, and assessments of compliance-related issues as needed.
• Identify areas for developing subject matter expertise to enhance the overall compliance framework.
• Support senior leadership by defining and implementing consistent escalation practices for regulatory risks and issues, ensuring timely reporting to regulators.
• Represent the organization in industry working groups, contributing expert insights and feedback.
• Develop and deliver training materials to educate staff on compliance and conduct requirements, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Draft, update, and maintain compliance policies in line with evolving local and EU regulations.
• Prepare responses to regulatory exams and audits, ensuring thorough and accurate communication.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate information barriers and insider trading prevention measures.
• Provide guidance on conflicts of interest, information handling, and other compliance-related topics.
• Investigate and report potential breaches, ensuring appropriate actions and documentation.
• Prepare management information reports for internal and external purposes.
• Track German and EU regulatory developments, identifying and implementing necessary actions to ensure compliance.
• Provide compliance advisory services to other offices within the group as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial services, preferably within a securities house, broker-dealer, or wholesale banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of German and EU regulatory requirements and financial markets.
• Proficiency in interpreting legal texts and regulatory documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and advise stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Familiarity with Control Room systems, processes, and standard Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth, training, and leadership development programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with international teams and gain insights into diverse regulatory environments.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a supportive and dynamic workplace that values diversity and collaboration.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.