Team Head - Products & Services Compliance

Job description

The position of Team Head – Products & Services Compliance plays a key role within the compliance function at Bank Julius Baer Europe (BJBE). This position is central to safeguarding the bank’s integrity and regulatory standing by leading a dedicated team responsible for proactive compliance monitoring across core business activities.

Tasks

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing compliance team focused on product and service oversight, and foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement. - Ensure compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and supervisory expectations across all BJBE entities. - Uphold the “Second Line of Defense” mandate by providing independent, objective assessment and challenging front-line functions. - Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, the legal department, risk management, and product development regarding compliance implications related to current and emerging regulations. - Proactively assess the implications of evolving regulatory landscapes and translate them into actionable guidelines for control enhancement. - Contribute strategically to cross-functional projects involving new product launches, market expansions, or system implementations that require compliance integration. - Continuously develop, implement, and refine a risk-based compliance monitoring framework that aligns with group standards and local regulatory expectations. - Monitor the execution of the annual compliance control plan, ensure that delivery is on time and effective, and escalate findings as necessary. - Drive efforts to resolve deficiencies in collaboration with primary points of contact and monitor progress toward resolution. - Prepare comprehensive periodic and ad hoc reports for BJBE senior management, the Head of Regulatory and Product & Services Compliance, the Chief Compliance Officer, and Group Compliance, detailing the effectiveness of controls, trends in issues, and mitigation plans.

Requirements

- In-depth knowledge of MiFID II, anti-fraud mechanisms, and tax compliance protocols. - Proficiency in using data analysis tools to identify patterns, support risk assessments, and improve monitoring efficiency. - Exceptional attention to detail, balanced with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. - Strong leadership presence with a proven ability to lead and motivate professional staff within a matrix organization. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English; other languages are considered an asset. - Ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining composure and sound judgment. - High ethical standards, personal integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence.

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