Euronext Securities- Compliance Officer

Job title

Compliance officer (middle level)

Department

Euronext Securities Milan Compliance

Reporting

Reporting to the Head of CSDs Compliance and Euronext Securities Milan Chief Compliance Officer

Tasks and Responsibility

• Support and proactive collaboration with the local Chief Compliance Officer in the main compliance activities.
• Collaboration in the monitoring relevant legislation, regulations and directives framework (e.g. CSDR, GDPR, AML) applicable to the Company.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, gap analyses and other compliance analyses to identify and mitigate compliance risks within the central securities depository business.
• Prepare, update and control internal governing documents such as policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with external and group requirements.
• Execute compliance-related internal controls and thematic reviews
• Preparing regulatory and management reporting, including preparing and presenting compliance reports to senior management and other internal stakeholders.
• Support business units with advice on Euronext Securities activities and maintain continuous dialogue with employees across the organisation regarding compliance-related topics.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other compliance teams and stakeholders to ensure a harmonised approach.
• Develop presentations and training material and conduct training in accordance with the compliance plan to promote compliance awareness.
• Contribution to the drafting and update of the annual compliance plan and follow up on executed compliance activities.
• Identify and implement activities to develop and mature the compliance culture across the CSDs and business units.
• Contribute to compliance-related projects as relevant.
• Perform various administration and planning tasks within the compliance area.
• Manage ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

• University degree in law, finance, business administration or a related field.
• At least five/six years of experience in compliance, risk management or a related area, preferably within financial services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and directives applicable to the financial industry
• Experience in conducting compliance risk assessments, gap analyses and internal controls.
• Proven ability to prepare, update and implement compliance policies, procedures and governing documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise and support business units and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to proactively manage multiple tasks and projects independently.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a strong compliance culture.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage.