Legal & Compliance Officer
Antwerp
Open-ended
Selection & Interim
Are you the Legal & Compliance Officer we are looking for? In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and managing legal and compliance risks in Belgium. You will promote a strong compliance culture and support the organization in training and product developments. With your legal expertise and strong communication skills, you will build valuable relationships within the team. You will join a challenging international environment with an attractive salary and the opportunity to work from home.
Description
- Identify and assess legal and compliance risks in Belgium that impact the Belgian organization and the broader group;
- Proactively manage these risks and be responsible for analysis, evidence and taking corrective action;
- Identify and implement changes in Belgian laws and regulations, including monitoring new and upcoming legislation through horizon scanning;
- Promote a compliance culture within the Belgian organization and increase awareness of compliance-related risks. Act as a point of contact for compliance issues in Belgium;
- Support the organization of employee compliance training, and advise on product development and organizational changes;
- Establish guidelines and procedures to ensure that the Belgian branch operates compliant to both external regulations and internal company rules, and monitor compliance through testing, observation and follow-up;
- Lead or be heavily involved in legal, regulatory and compliance projects or other projects with significant compliance impact in Belgium;
- Responsible for handling all required legal and regulatory notifications and reporting for the Belgian organization and the broader group;
- Oversee complaints and the complaints process, in accordance with Belgian regulations;
- Prepare and present the annual Compliance Action Plan to Belgian management, as well as develop and manage an annual Regulatory Risk & Compliance Plan, including quarterly reporting on Legal, Risk and Compliance incidents;
- Support local implementation of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering training and assessments, and ensure compliance with group and Belgian sanctions policy requirements;
- The position is primarily based in Antwerp. Occasional travel to other offices, including abroad, is part of the position.
Your profile
- You are preferably a qualified lawyer or have completed at least a legal education, with 5 to 10 years of experience as a lawyer or compliance officer in Belgium;
- You have strong skills in building and maintaining professional relationships;
- You have excellent language skills in French, English and Dutch;
- Experience or a background in regulation within the insurance or financial sector is a strong asset.
Offer
- Monthly salary indication: € 6001 - € 7500
- This is a part-time position of 60% to 85%;
- You will be joining one of the world's largest international insurance companies;
- In return for your efforts, you will receive an attractive salary package;
- The possibility to work from home;
- A challenging job within a team of experts with in-depth technical knowledge.
