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We are seeking a highly skilled EU Chief Compliance Officer (Fit & Proper individual - Compliance officer and AMLCO) to join our EU team, reporting directly to the global deputy Chief Compliance Officer. The role will be based in Belgium within our EU payment institution, while also playing a critical part in the wider global compliance function of the Deel group. This is a key critical role with executive responsibility for providing senior management with independent day-to-day compliance and AML advice to meet current and upcoming regulatory requirements. The chosen candidate will need to articulate and deliver a robust compliance plan for the organisation. The EU CCO will be responsible for designing a strong internal controls environment through the development of policies and procedures in a broad array of Fintech compliance domains (PSD3, GDPR, DORA, AML, etc.), ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced compliance professional looking to make a significant contribution to a growing organisation while ensuring the highest standards of regulatory adherence.
Job Responsibility:
Own and drive the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the organisation's compliance program
Act as the AML Compliance Officer (AMLCO) for the EU entity
Act as a key point of contact for regulators and industry bodies
Conduct regular reviews of internal compliance policies and procedures
Prepare or oversee preparing and submitting regulatory reports and notifications
Provide advisory support to various business units on compliance-related matters
Provide technical compliance support enabling new products or existing product feature changes
Take on and own new challenges that arise in any area of the compliance programme
Build effective working relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders
Design and implement control testing procedures
Identify control gaps and provide recommendations
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and automation
Serve as a point of contact to internal and external auditors
Provide regular updates and reports to management
Requirements:
10+ years of experience with extensive leadership and strategic expertise
Previous functional experience across compliance topics
Solid understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks, outsourcing requirements, IT security requirements (DORA), operational risk and resilience topics and data protection laws (GDPR)
In-depth understanding of the NBB regulatory framework, particularly related to payment services
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or relevant field, or equivalent work experience
Exceptional organizational, project management, and operational skills
Demonstrated success in managing Compliance for multinational organizations
Experience in building and motivating teams
Attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality
Entrepreneurial drive with a start-up mentality
Nice to have:
Fintech/payments experience
Professional certificates/qualifications in compliance (for example Febelfin Compliance Officer), AML/CFT, risk management, finance, and/or fintech or relevant certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE
What we offer:
Stock grant opportunities
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access