Head of Compliance

As a Head of Compliance your responsibilities are:

• Lead the Compliance function across Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Act as the primary Compliance advisor to Executive Management and shareholders.
• Continue the development and enhancement of the firm's compliance framework, policies and internal controls.
• Monitor, interpret and implement regulatory developments affecting the business, particularly MiFID II, AML/CFT, GDPR and internal governance requirements.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical operational procedures and controls.
• Oversee Compliance Monitoring activities and ensure effective second line oversight.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide pragmatic recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Coordinate relationships with regulators, including the CSSF, and relevant Belgian authorities (FSMA, NBB).
• Manage regulatory inspections, audits and external compliance reviews.
• Strengthen the firm's compliance culture through training, guidance and day-to-day support to the business.
• Act as escalation point for complex compliance matters and regulatory questions.
• Support management in maintaining a strong governance framework aligned with the firm's continued growth strategy.
• Contribute to the supervision and development of the existing Compliance team.

A successful Head of Compliance should have:

• Master's degree in Law, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Proven experience (at least 8+ years) within Compliance in Wealth Management, Private Banking, Asset Management, Investment Firms or another regulated financial environment.
• Strong expertise in MiFID II, AML/CFT, internal governance and regulatory implementation.
• Solid legal and regulatory background with the ability to interpret complex regulations and convert them into practical business processes.
• Previous experience leading Compliance activities or managing compliance teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial and fast-evolving environment.
• Pragmatic and business-oriented approach while maintaining regulatory independence.
• Credibility and maturity to interact with regulators, auditors, management and shareholders.
• Knowledge of both Belgian and Luxembourg regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
• Fluent in French and English.

Our customer offers you:

• Opportunity to take ownership of the Compliance function within a growing independent wealth management firm.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and shareholders.
• Strategic role with significant influence on governance and regulatory decision-making.
• International scope covering both Belgium and Luxembourg.
• Ability to shape and further professionalize the Compliance framework of the organization.
• Entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making processes.
• Highly visible position within a business that places strong emphasis on investor protection, transparency and governance.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and seniority.

If you are ready to take on the challenge of a Head of Compliance role in Luxembourg, we encourage you to apply.