Compliance Manager

Once shares and bonds are traded, the securities and cash need to be exchanged. That's where Euroclear Bank comes in to 'settle' the trades. Our people ensure that large amounts of money and securities are safely exchanged between buyers and sellers from all parts of the globe.

As part of the group Compliance & Ethics Division and as Euroclear Poland Compliance Officer, you will be responsible to:

• Lead the day to day Compliance-related activities for Krakow as the  formal Euroclear Poland Compliance Officer;
• Serve as the single point of contact for Management and for local regulatory bodies on compliance and regulatory-related matters; and
• Lead/contribute to group-wide compliance-related initiatives and projects

In addition you will be required to:

• Participate in the day to day local management of compliance specialists in Krakow.
• Act as SPOC for Euroclear Bank Operations  departments getting to know them in detail. This will include listening to their needs, understanding their strategic goals, the challenges they face, and helping them implement effective compliance & ethics controls and to address any gaps which arise through clear and practical guidance.
• Translate regulation/legal advice into concrete, practical guidance.
• Lead the review of group policies impacting Euroclear Bank in Krakow and the creation of local policies.
• Liaise on a regular basis with the Brussels Regulatory Relationship Management team as it concerns Polish regulatory matters.
• Communicate compliance requirements to management and staff using different means and channels, including delivering face-to-face classroom training (e.g. Newcomers' training sessions and ad hoc training), participating in the delivery of e-learning modules, etc.
• Deliver our risk-based monitoring and testing program (LICA) for Krakow-based staff and certain areas across the Bank.

You have:

• Compliance background is a must, legal background is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to translate complex matters into concrete, practical policies and guidance for a variety of users.
• Excellent presentation and influencing skills => can present matters in a structured, logical way and always bearing in mind the end user.
• Fluency in English and Polish.
• Proven project management experience.
• A strong commitment to continuously improving everything we/you do.
• Previous experience/knowledge working in an international environment.
• Understanding of Euroclear's business or being familiar with the post-trade environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of personal data protection and/or tax laws/concepts is a plus.

You are:

• A leader => able to rally people around a cause to get things done.
• A critical thinker => able to spot issues and willing to take ownership and find solutions.
• Detail oriented but also know when 80/20 is needed.
• Able (and keen) to proactively step back and see the big picture.
• Assertive, result-oriented, multi-tasking is second nature.
• Adaptable and flexible to contribute to the team efforts, a true team player.
• Proactive, autonomous, organised, pragmatic and risk aware.
• Able to quickly build and maintain strong relationships with internal parties and key stakeholders, including senior management.
• Willing to travel to other entities of the group as needed (once per month e.g., mostly Brussels).

Our part of the deal is to offer you:

• Possibility to work within a prestigious, global company.
• Unique opportunity to build our branch in Krakow.
• Opportunity to leverage your expertise within an international environment.
• Attractive remuneration package including annual bonus and a wide range of benefits.
• People and values oriented organizational culture.