Deputy Head of Compliance

**Contract**: Permanent **Work schedule**: Full-time **Location**: Brussels **Experience level**: Senior (> 5 years) **What does this job entail?**: Are you looking for a job as a Deputy Head of Compliance of KBC Securities and ready to become our Head of Compliance/Compliance Officer of KBC Securities in time? Then you might the person we 're looking for KBC Securities NV is the integrated stock exchange company of KBC Group, with headquarters in Brussels. This means we are a part of the KBC Group, but we’re a separate legal entity. We differentiate ourselves with our flat structured organization and dynamic, no-nonsense company culture. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team where all colleagues work closely together, despite their cultural backgrounds, religion, gender, business level or seniority Want to know more about Compliance at KBC Securities? The role of Compliance has become increasingly important in recent years as regulations in Europe have become more complex and stringent. The regulator is also carrying out increasingly high-performance checks. So compliance has an important, dual role: - Advise business stakeholders, support them with training, and create awareness within our organization around compliance issues - Checking whether regulations are effectively respected **What do we expect from you?**: - You will help ensure that KBC Securities is compliant with the regulations governing financial market activities and guarantee the protection of our customers' interests and market integrity - You will provide advice both in function of projects, ad hoc, and in the formal product approval process,... - You will be responsible for translating and implementing national and European regulations into clear internal rules and for analyzing the impact of regulatory changes on the different activities within KBC Securities - You are open to consultation with the business in order to take into account the specific circumstances in which the rules must be applied - You take the necessary initiatives to create and raise awareness in the organization about the regulations **Your key strengths?**: - You have an interest in investment banking activities - You have a master's degree, preferably legal and/or economic - You have a solid knowledge of the financial sector and relevant regulatory and compliance regulations such as Anti-Money Laundering, MiFID, Market Abuse, Sanctions and Embargoes, Data Protection, ESG, Ethics & Anti-Fraud etc. - You communicate fluently in writing and orally, not only in Dutch, but also in English - You enjoy working constructively with colleagues from different departments without losing sight of your independence - You can cope well with change and are sufficiently pragmatic and flexible - You are eager to learn, creative and persistent - You are a certified compliance officer (is a plus) or are willing to obtain your certification within a timeframe of 2 years **What can we offer you?**: - KBC Securities offers you a dynamic, easy-going environment where you can truly make an impact with your own inspiring ideas - We drive and coach people to a solid execution and value the highest quality for our clients - Being part of a trusted group, you will experience the benefits of a great reputation, deep local roots and an entrepreneurial mindset. On top of that, you will have countless tailored opportunities - You will get the possibility to learn through trainings, webinars and so on, both internally and externally. - Last but not least, you will receive an attractive salary package filled with fringe benefits