Team Head - Products & Services Compliance

Job description

The position of Team Head - Products & Services Compliance plays an important role within the compliance function of Bank Julius Baer Europe. This position is central to maintaining the integrity and regulatory standing of the bank by leading a dedicated team responsible for proactive compliance monitoring across core business activities.

Tasks

The main tasks include:

• Leadership, mentoring, and development of a high-performing compliance team focused on product and service monitoring
• Ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and supervisory expectations across all B.J.B.E. units
• Assumption of second line of defense mandates through independent, objective assessment and challenge of front-line functions
• Supporting business units, legal department, risk management, and product development with compliance aspects related to current and new regulations
• Proactively assess the impact of evolving regulatory landscapes and translate them into manageable policies and controls
• Contribution to strategic, cross-functional projects, including new product launches, market expansions, or system implementations that require compliance integration

Compliance framework and controls

The position also includes:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a risk-based compliance monitoring framework that aligns with group standards and local regulatory expectations.
• Monitoring the execution of the annual compliance control plan to ensure timely delivery and effective escalation of results
• Managing corrective measures in cooperation with initial contacts and monitoring progress toward resolution
• Compilation of comprehensive periodic and ad hoc reports for B.J.B.E. management, the Head of Regulatory and Product Compliance, the Chief Compliance Officer, and Group Compliance, detailing the effectiveness of controls, trends in issues, and mitigation plans.

Stakeholder engagement and regulatory interface

Additional responsibilities include:

• Representing compliance in key internal committees at B.J.B.E. and group level in order to contribute to company-wide risk discussions and policy formulation
• Coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries, internal and external audit inquiries to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness

Requirements

The position requires:

• In-depth knowledge of MiFID II, anti-fraud mechanisms, and tax compliance protocols
• Knowledge of using data analysis tools to identify patterns, support risk assessments, and improve monitoring efficiency
• Strong attention to detail, combined with pragmatic, solution-oriented thinking

Personal characteristics

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Strong leadership presence with proven ability to