head of compliance

As the Head of Compliance, you will hold final responsibility for the compliance function and the implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFTP) requirements. You will serve as the key link between senior management, regulators, and the global headquarters. You play an essential role in fostering a strong compliance culture and ensuring the integrity of the organization.

1. Operational and Strategic Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the AML framework to ensure that policies, procedures, and internal controls are robust, risk-based, and aligned with business activities.
• Guarantee consistency between AML/CFTP measures and operational processes across all business lines.
• Ensure local AML practices align with global group strategies.

2. Governance and Oversight

• Provide regular, comprehensive AML/CFTP risk and compliance reports to senior management and the Global Chief Compliance Officer.
• Maintain transparent communication with regulatory bodies such as the NBB, FSMA, and CTIF-CFI, while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Promptly escalate serious breaches or risks to senior management and propose appropriate remediation.
• Act as the primary liaison with supervisory authorities.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and integrate audit findings into the compliance strategy.

• Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the financial sector, preferably in compliance, risk, audit, or AML functions.
• Proven experience in a leadership or board-facing position.
• In-depth knowledge of AML/CFTP regulations (EU Directives, Belgian AML Law, FATF standards).
• Experience in a financial environment is preferred.
• Good command of Dutch, French, and English.
• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in dealing with complex regulatory matters.

For this position, we offer an attractive salary with the following benefits:

• Group & hospitalisation insurance
• Ambulatory care insurance option, including dental care
• 7 euros meal voucher per working day
• Reimbursement km or company car 
• Monthly allowance (80 euros net per month)
• A 13th month
• Training

A rate as a freelancer is also possible.