Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

Risk Management:

• Monitor developments from BaFin, Bundesbank, DNB, AFM, ECB, EBA and other EU authorities.
• Assess the impact of new requirements on the Bank’s products, customers, processes, systems and controls.
• Perform compliance risk assessments and contribute to the Bank’s Compliance risk profile.
• Design and execute risk-based monitoring and thematic reviews.
• Test the design and operational effectiveness of key compliance controls.Identify gaps, breaches and control weaknesses, assess their wider impact and agree remediation actions.
• Independently validate closure evidence and escalate overdue or ineffective remediation.
• Support the Compliance Officer Report and provide clear reporting to senior governance forums
• Develop and deliver targeted training on material regulatory and conduct risks. Group Policies:
• Responsible for the implementation of relevant Compliance policies and the performance of allocated controls Manage, Coordinate and Develop:
• With the colleagues in the team you manage a portfolio of German, Dutch and EU regulatory topics.
• You set priorities based on regulatory materiality, customer impact and the Bank’s risk exposure.
• Provide practical advice and constructive challenge to colleagues and senior management.
• Coordinate input across the Bank and wider Group on cross -border compliance matters.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Compliance function. Stakeholder Management:
• You communicate confidently and constructively with stakeholders up to Management Board level.
• Present clear conclusions, options and recommended actions.
• Build trusted working relationships without compromising independent challenge.
• Explain complex regulatory issues in concise and accessible language. Project / Change Management:
• You represent Compliance in new -product approvals, material -change assessments and strategic projects.
• Identify compliance requirements and required evidence at an early stage.
• Challenge whether customer, conduct and regulatory risks have been adequately addressed.
• Provide documented Compliance opinions for material decisions.
• Lead the Compliance workstream for selected regulatory -change initiatives.

• 1st Legal State Examination or comparable
• At least 6 years relevant experience in Banking
• Sound knowledge of the economic background and the regulatory aspects of banking and finance.
• Experience with the requirements of ECB for Regulatory Liaison
• Proven ability to assimilate complex information and support decision making within the business
• Conceptual understanding of the principles of the business area including a detailed knowledge of relevant legislation
• A good level of experience and proficiency in one or more of the practice areas referred to below under "Key Accountabilities" and enthusiasm to become proficient in new areas and products.
• Ability to interpret and unravel complex cases and provide solutions to improve relations/processes
• Excellent analytical , planning and organization skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing (German and English) and ability to demonstrate these skills effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Ability to get things done under pressure, hands -on mentality and pro -active
• Self-motivated and well organised

We offer

• An international team with colleagues from more than 50 different countries
• Social benefits such as a company pension scheme and capital formation contributions
• 30 days holiday as well as 24 and 31 December as non-working days
• Employee Assistance Programme – personal 24/7 helpline for all employees
• Various possibilities for flexible working, i.a. various part-time models, flexitime
• Extensive, very flexible home office arrangements
• Possibility to work from other EU countries for up to 30 days per year
• Additional benefits such as sports activities, free fruit, nuts and drinks
• Employer contributions to BVG job ticket and a Lease a bike programme
• An informal corporate culture - without dress code and ‘Sie’.
• An excellent learning culture and opportunity to improve your professional competencies
• Easily accessible city centre offices, in the vicinity of many shops and restaurants to which you receive a discount