COMPLIANCE OFFICER – LISBON

Description

Summary: Seeking a Compliance Officer to develop and maintain a robust compliance framework, ensure regulatory adherence, and act as a key advisor on financial crime and compliance matters. Highlights: 1. Support in developing and maintaining a robust compliance framework 2. Key advisor on Financial Crime and Compliance matters 3. Opportunity to interact with regulators and auditors Our client is a leading multinational company in the financial sector, with a strong international presence, seeking a Compliance Officer to join their team in Lisbon. **Responsibilities:** * Support the Head of Compliance in developing and maintaining a robust and harmonized compliance framework across the EU, with a focus on GwG, WpIG, MaRisk, MaComp, and MiFID II; * Ensure regulatory compliance with key regulations; * Develop and maintain Compliance Policies, Procedures, and Manuals; * Monitor compliance processes and perform risk\-based control activities; * Support client onboarding; * Prepare and support regulatory reporting to local Management and Head Office; * Conduct risk\-based monitoring and define mitigation measures; * Act as a key advisor on Financial Crime and Compliance matters, including policy design, training, and daily advisory; * Serve as a main contact for internal and external auditors, in coordination with the local Head of Compliance/MLRO. **Profile:** * Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field; * Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Compliance and/or Financial Crime roles within financial services or audit firms; * Solid knowledge of EU financial regulations, including GwG, WpIG, BaFin AuA, MaRisk, MiFID II, MaComp, WpHG, and PRIPs; * Experience designing and implementing compliance programs and policies; * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; * Advanced analytical and problem\-solving abilities; * Experience interacting with regulators and auditors; * Fluency in German and English.