Head of Compliance, Banking

The Company is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead and develop its compliance function. Responsibilities include identifying and monitoring compliance risks across areas such as anti-money laundering, sanctions, financial regulation, fraud prevention, and ethics. The role will maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls; advise management and operational teams; and oversee the annual second-line monitoring and control program. The successful candidate will also track regulatory developments, coordinate their implementation, support regulatory examinations, deliver training, and advise on compliance considerations for new products and activities. Candidates should have several years of compliance experience in banking or another regulated financial institution, with strong knowledge of German and European banking regulation. A good understanding of MaRisk, WpHG/MiFID, and AML/GwG requirements is required, along with experience in monitoring, risk assessments, policies, and controls. Exposure to regulators or regulatory examinations is advantageous, while prior MLRO, Deputy MLRO, or AML Officer experience is desirable. The role also calls for leadership experience or readiness to lead a small team, strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, fluent German, and strong English.