Compliance Expert · Athora

Your Responsibilities as a Compliance Expert

As a Compliance Expert, your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and interpreting relevant Belgian and European legislation and regulations concerning compliance.
• Providing expert advice to management and various business units on regulatory requirements, particularly in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Sanctions, Integrity, Code of Conduct, Gifts and Hospitality, Conflicts of Interest, External Mandates, and discrimination.
• Preparing, reviewing, and implementing essential systems, documentation, and reporting mechanisms to ensure full compliance with the applicable framework.
• Conducting thorough compliance monitoring and testing as outlined in our Monitoring and Testing Plan.
• Contributing to the Compliance Risk Assessment and analysis, and assisting in the effective implementation of the Compliance Action Plan.
• Ensuring that Athora Belgium maintains adequate policies and procedures within your areas of expertise.

Your Profile and Qualifications

We are looking for a Medior Compliance Expert with a strong background and a proactive approach:

• You hold a university degree in Law, Economics, or Management, or possess equivalent professional experience.
• You bring 3 to 5 years of experience in a second-line Compliance role within a financial institution, with a preference for experience in a Life insurance company.
• You are proficient in French or Dutch, with a good command of the other national language, and are comfortable working in English.
• You are highly organized, analytical, and results-oriented, with a keen eye for detail.
• You can effectively manage your priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• You demonstrate the ability to work and learn quickly, maintaining a sustained rhythm in a dynamic environment.
• You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and present results clearly to senior management.
• You enjoy rising to a challenge, think creatively, and are not afraid to propose innovative suggestions.
• You are a team player, dynamic, and approach your work with an open mind.

Good Reasons to Join Our Team

Joining Athora Belgium means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organization. We offer:

• A permanent employment contract.
• A company on a human scale within a dynamic group where you can rapidly have an impact.
• Accessible management close to staff and a pleasant working environment.
• Many opportunities for development, thanks in particular to our Athora Academy.
• Balance between professional life and private life with generous holidays (at least 39 days a year), flexible working hours and up to 3 days’ teleworking a week.
• An attractive salary package plus various fringe benefits.
• Modern, bright offices conducive to collaboration.
• A central location in the Porte de Namur district, accessible by train and public transport and with parking facilities available if needed.
• Last but not least… a sunny terrace, afterworks between colleagues, teambuildings, an annual staff day and many other events to discover… 😉

If you are seeking a friendly organization with a human face, and you value cooperation and mutual support, Athora Belgium is the right place for you. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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