Risk and Compliance Manager (Financial Services)

Job Description

Company and Role Overview

This company operates in the leasing industry, providing comprehensive mobility solutions worldwide. As the Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll serve as the second line of defense, ensuring that the company’s risk and compliance practices align with global policies while adapting to local regulatory requirements. You’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization’s integrity, supporting sustainable growth, and fostering a culture of accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Implementation & Oversight
• Deploy and continuously improve the risk and compliance framework, including legal and digital tools.
• Ensure its effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with global standards.
• Governance & Risk Monitoring
• Actively contribute to governance committees, offering constructive insights and challenges.
• Oversee risk management from a Line of Defense 2 perspective and escalate conflicts between global guidelines and local laws.
• Support to First Line of Defense
• Assist in maintaining risk profiles and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor emerging risks across sectors, including ESG, macroeconomic, and technological factors.
• Compliance & Legal Advisory
• Ensure non-compliance risks are identified and addressed.
• Oversee regulatory training, culture and conduct initiatives, and legal impact assessments.
• Advise on legal contracts and collaborate with external counsel.
• Organizational Readiness
• Ensure teams have adequate resources, systems, and access to relevant information.
• Maintain independence of Level 2 Controllers and coordinate HR supervision where applicable.
• Budgeting & Collaboration
• Provide input for departmental budgets and monitor adherence.
• Share best practices across regional and global teams to enhance enterprise-wide frameworks.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in financial services (i.e. risk, compliance, legal etc)

Preferably from MnC background

Requirements

risk management, compliance, financial services