Responsibilities
As Head of Compliance – DPO and AMLCO, you will - with support of your team - lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the company’s compliance framework, ensuring full alignment with Belgian and European regulatory requirements. You will also formally assume the roles of Data Protection Officer (DPO) under GDPR and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AMLCO) under the Belgian AML Law. You will report to the CEO, the Board of Directors and the Audit & Risk Committee. More specifically: Compliance Oversight:
Lead the development and execution of the compliance framework, ensuring alignment with key regulations such as Solvency II, IDD, AML, GDPR, and FATCA/CRS. Provide independent advice to senior management and oversee monitoring and reporting activities. Anti-Money Laundering (AMLCO Duties):
Manage the AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program, including transaction monitoring and staff training. Report regularly on AML risks to internal committees and regulators. Data Protection (DPO Duties):
Advise on GDPR compliance and act as the main contact for data protection authorities. Oversee data processing, breach management, and third-party arrangements. Governance & Culture:
Promote a strong compliance culture and coordinate with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit under the three lines of defence model. Support reporting to governance bodies on compliance matters. Regulatory Engagement:
Maintain effective relationships with regulators and ensure timely, accurate regulatory disclosures. Team Leadership:
Lead and coach a team of our compliance experts, ensuring clear roles and alignment with the compliance plan. Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. Profile
You hold a
master’s degree
in law, economics or similar. You have
at least 7-10 years of experience
within the compliance field (AML, FATCA, GDPR, governance, MIFID, IDD, ...) in the insurance or financial sector. You have strong knowledge of
Belgian and EU regulatory frameworks
(AML/CTF, GDPR, Solvency II, IDD). You are a certified compliance officer. You have proven experience as a
Head of Compliance, DPO, or AMLCO
or in a role with significant regulatory interaction. You have solid experience in
people management. You are a native French or Dutch speaker with good command of the other national language and have a
strong command of English. You have
excellent communications skills and stakeholder engagement skills, both verbal and written, and you are able to produce high quality written presentation materials. You are
highly organized
in a
fast-paced You are dynamic,
solutions
and
result-oriented. You have strong work
ethics
and a
can-do attitude. You demonstrate
capacity to engage and lead people
during transformation phase. Strategic thinker with strong ethics and integrity. Offer
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. 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.
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