Compliance Expert
Are you a meticulous and proactive Compliance Expert ready to ensure our company operates with the highest integrity? Athora Belgium is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Compliance department. As a Compliance Expert, you will play a key role in ensuring that the company operates in line with its legal and regulatory obligations. You will advise management, support business units and contribute to building a strong culture of compliance!
The team consists of 4 colleagues who are waiting just for you!
Your Responsibilities as a Compliance Expert
As a Compliance Expert, your key responsibilities will include:
* Monitoring and interpreting relevant Belgian and European legislation and regulations concerning compliance.
* Providing expert advice to management and various business units on regulatory requirements, particularly in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Sanctions, Integrity, Code of Conduct, Gifts and Hospitality, Conflicts of Interest, External Mandates, and discrimination.
* Preparing, reviewing, and implementing essential systems, documentation, and reporting mechanisms to ensure full compliance with the applicable framework.
* Conducting thorough compliance monitoring and testing as outlined in our Monitoring and Testing Plan.
* Contributing to the Compliance Risk Assessment and analysis, and assisting in the effective implementation of the Compliance Action Plan.
* Ensuring that Athora Belgium maintains adequate policies and procedures within your areas of expertise.
Your Profile and Qualifications
We are looking for a Medior Compliance Expert with a strong background and a proactive approach:
* You hold a university degree in Law, Economics, or Management, or possess equivalent professional experience.
* You bring 3 to 5 years of experience in a second-line Compliance role within a financial institution, with a preference for experience in a Life insurance company.
* You are proficient in French or Dutch, with a good command of the other national language, and are comfortable working in English.
* You are highly organized, analytical, and results-oriented, with a keen eye for detail.
* You can effectively manage your priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines.
* You demonstrate the ability to work and learn quickly, maintaining a sustained rhythm in a dynamic environment.
* You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and present results clearly to senior management.
* You enjoy rising to a challenge, think creatively, and are not afraid to propose innovative suggestions.
* You are a team player, dynamic, and approach your work with an open mind.
Good Reasons to Join Our Team
Joining Athora Belgium means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organization. We offer:
* A permanent employment contract.
* A company on a human scale within a dynamic group where you can rapidly have an impact.
* Accessible management close to staff and a pleasant working environment.
* Many opportunities for development, thanks in particular to our Athora Academy.
* Balance between professional life and private life with generous holidays (at least 39 days a year), flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ teleworking a week.
* An attractive salary package plus various fringe benefits.
* Modern, bright offices conducive to collaboration.
* A central location in the Porte de Namur district, accessible by train and public transport and with parking facilities available if needed.
* Last but not least… a sunny terrace, afterworks between colleagues, teambuildings, an annual staff day and many other events to discover… 😉
If you are seeking a friendly organization with a human face, and you value cooperation and mutual support, Athora Belgium is the right place for you. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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