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. #J-18808-Ljbffr