Head of Compliance (m/w/d) - Selby Jennings

Company Overview
A leading organization in the real estate and financial services sector, this company operates across Germany and Europe. It is recognized for its commitment to regulatory integrity, customer service excellence, and a collaborative work culture.

Job Summary
The Head of Compliance will oversee the company's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. This strategic leadership role involves working closely with senior executives and regulatory bodies to maintain a robust compliance culture.

Responsibilities

• Drive the ongoing development and execution of the company's compliance strategy, covering areas such as fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, protection of business and trade secrets, data integrity, and data privacy.
• Lead and mentor the compliance team, fostering growth and performance.
• Design and evaluate strategies for preventing money laundering, including KYC procedures, client due diligence, suspicious transaction reporting, risk analysis updates, and internal security protocols.
• Identify and address compliance breaches, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Enhance the global compliance management framework to ensure alignment with evolving regulations and business needs.
• Oversee the preparation of compliance reports and the collection of relevant business transaction data, while formulating actionable insights and solutions.
• Conduct legal evaluations of compliance violations and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and internal policies through regular documentation reviews.
• Provide strategic compliance advice to senior management and collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, and other departments, especially in matters related to asset recovery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance roles, including leadership responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of anti-money laundering regulations and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Several years of experience managing similar functions within an organization.
• Background in criminal investigations related to fraud, financial crime, or organized crime, or experience in internal investigations or forensic analysis within SMEs, corporations, or consulting firms.
• Holding a CFE or similar certification in anti-money laundering is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and fluent to advanced English language skills.