Team Head - Products & Services Compliance

About the job

The position of Team Head – Products & Services Compliance plays a central role within the compliance function and is responsible for safeguarding the bank’s integrity and regulatory standing.

Your challenge

The main tasks include:

• Leadership, mentoring, and development of a high-performing compliance team
• Ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and supervisory expectations
• Assumption of second line of defense mandates through independent, objective assessment and challenge of front-line functions

Regulatory advice and business partnership

The position also includes:

• Supporting business units, legal department, risk management, and product development with compliance issues
• Proactive assessment of the impact of regulatory changes and development of recommendations for action
• Strategic involvement in projects with compliance integration

Compliance framework and controls

Other responsibilities include:

• Development and continuous improvement of a risk-based compliance monitoring framework
• Monitoring the implementation of the annual compliance control plan
• Control of corrective measures and monitoring of progress
• Preparation of reports for senior management, the Head of Regulatory, and the Chief Compliance Officer

Stakeholder engagement and regulatory interface

The position also includes:

• Representation of compliance in internal committees
• Coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries and internal/external audit requests

Technical skills

Required skills include:

• Deep understanding of MiFID II, anti-fraud mechanisms, and tax compliance protocols
• Knowledge of data analysis tools
• Strong attention to detail and pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset

Personal characteristics

Required qualifications are:

• Strong leadership presence and the ability to lead professional teams
• Excellent communication and interaction skills, including fluent English
• Ability to work independently under pressure while remaining calm and exercising good judgment
• High ethical standards, personal integrity, and commitment to operational excellence