Head of Compliance

Take ownership of the Compliance function within a wealth management firm.

Lead the Compliance function across Belgium and Luxembourg.

About Our Client Our client is an independent wealth management firm serving private clients and families across Belgium and Luxembourg. They act as an independent adviser and portfolio manager, ensuring investment decisions are made solely in the best interests of clients.

Job Description As a Head of Compliance your responsibilities are:

Lead the Compliance function across Belgium and Luxembourg.

Act as the primary Compliance advisor to Executive Management and shareholders.

Continue the development and enhancement of the firm's

compliance framework, policies and internal controls .

Monitor, interpret and implement regulatory developments affecting the business, particularly

MiFID II, AML/CFT,

GDPR and internal governance requirements.

Translate regulatory requirements into practical

operational procedures

and controls.

Oversee

Compliance Monitoring activities

and ensure effective second line oversight.

Conduct

compliance risk assessments

and provide pragmatic recommendations to business stakeholders.

Coordinate relationships with regulators, including the

CSSF , and relevant Belgian authorities ( FSMA, NBB ).

Manage

regulatory inspections , audits and external compliance reviews.

Strengthen the firm's compliance culture through

training, guidance and day-to-day support to the business .

Act as escalation point for complex compliance matters and regulatory questions.

Support management

in maintaining a strong governance framework aligned with the firm's continued growth strategy.

Contribute to the supervision and development of the existing Compliance team.

The Successful Applicant

Master's degree in Law, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.

Proven experience (at least 8+ years) within Compliance in Wealth Management, Private Banking, Asset Management, Investment Firms or another regulated financial environment.

Strong expertise in MiFID II, AML/CFT, internal governance and regulatory implementation.

Solid legal and regulatory background with the ability to interpret complex regulations and convert them into practical business processes.

Previous experience leading Compliance activities or managing compliance teams.

Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial and fast-evolving environment.

Pragmatic and business-oriented approach while maintaining regulatory independence.

Credibility and maturity to interact with regulators, auditors, management and shareholders.

Knowledge of both Belgian and Luxembourg regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.

Fluent in French and English.

What's on Offer Our customer offers you:

Opportunity to take ownership of the Compliance function within a growing independent wealth management firm.

Direct exposure to senior leadership and shareholders.

Strategic role with significant influence on governance and regulatory decision-making.

International scope covering both Belgium and Luxembourg.

Ability to shape and further professionalize the Compliance framework of the organization.

Entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making processes.

Highly visible position within a business that places strong emphasis on investor protection, transparency and governance.

Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and seniority.