Head of Compliance

Our client is a financial services institution, seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to join their team in Paris. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the company adheres to all regulatory requirements, while promoting a culture of compliance across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and professional associations, including managing dashboards, information centralisation, and preparation for regulatory visits.
• Oversee the application of compliance policies, ethics standards, and risk prevention measures. Ensure market integrity and legal compliance.
• Analyse financial, legal, environmental, and reputational risks. Update risk mapping and implement effective control points to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Centralise, analyse, and summarise incident reports, providing regular updates and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to the company's code of conduct and identify potential conflict of interest scenarios.
• Collaborate with the legal department and senior management to interpret and implement relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Contribute to the enhancement of governance frameworks, compliance methodologies, and internal controls.
• Support and lead compliance audits, inspections, and investigations conducted by regulatory authorities.
• Oversee compliance plans, first-level control checks, and regulatory reporting to ensure ongoing adherence to financial market rules.
• Prepare and submit regulatory statements and reports to bodies such as the AMF and ACPR. Ensure the firm stays updated with changes in prudential regulations.
• Work closely with other departments on cross-functional projects, including automation of internal controls and compliance with MIF reporting requirements.
• Act as the point of contact for Tracfin and collaborate with the Banque de France on anti-money laundering efforts.

Requirements:

• Possession of an RCSI card is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field, ideally with experience in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of compliance principles, regulatory obligations, and financial market operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills with the ability to provide clear advice to stakeholders. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure is essential.
• Fluent in English and French with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.