Compliance Governance Officer - Fixed Term Contract 1 year (f/m/d)

Your area of work:

The Compliance Function works closely with the individual business units and group control functions to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations applicable to Deutsche Börse Group and its business activities. The Compliance Function has a proactive role in the identification of possible regulatory or reputational risks, including those that may arise in connection with new activities and products. Compliance Function works in collaboration with Group Compliance which is responsible for defining group-wide compliance minimum applicable requirements, supports their uniform application within the group entities, and provides centralised services to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, international financial sanctions, other criminal offences, data protection, and the prevention of conflict of interests or market abuse. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Compliance Governance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring our organization adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This position involves i.a. maintaining a robust compliance framework, providing advice to business and managing a comprehensive legal inventory.

Your responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve the CFCL’s compliance framework.

• Conduct regular reviews and updates of compliance policies and procedures.

• Conduct impact assessments of new or changing regulations on the organization.

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.

• Track changes in legislation and regulatory requirements and update the legal inventory accordingly.

• Communicate relevant legal updates and changes to affected departments and personnel.

• Liaise with legal counsel to interpret and apply legal requirements to the organization’s operations.

• Provide support on the communication with regulators and other relevant authorities.

• Responsible for strengthening and promoting the compliance culture within the company.

Your profile:

• University degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Regulatory Compliance or Regulatory Legal officer or in general Compliance topics or relevant fields.

• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements relevant in the banking industry and/or fund sector.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

• High level of proactivity, dedication, and motivation.

• Very good spoken and written English (French and/or German is a plus).