Compliance Lead

Senior Manager - Sanctions Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking an experienced compliance professional to join their global Legal team, reporting to the Sanctions & AML Director. You'll serve as a trusted internal advisor, ensuring adherence to international Trade Sanctions and AML regulations. Key Responsibilities: Own compliance with Trade Sanctions regimes (U.S., EU, UK, Switzerland) and AML regulations, assessing their impact on business operations. Support the development and implementation of the Sanctions and AML compliance management system. Oversee updates to IT screening tools in line with regulatory developments. Conduct compliance assessments on products, software, transactions, services, and third parties. Apply for export licences from EU authorities (e.g. BAFA) for restricted items destined for sanctioned countries. Negotiate trade controls clauses in third-party contracts. Lead audits, drive corrective actions, and deliver Sanctions and AML policies and training. Requirements: 6+ years in compliance, legal, or audit, with 4+ years focused on Western Trade Sanctions and AML. Deep knowledge of EU, U.S., and UK sanctions regimes and AML requirements, including licence applications. Experience with Trade Sanctions due diligence and compliance system digitalisation. SAP GTS or equivalent experience is a plus. Degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or Law; legal qualification advantageous. Pharmaceutical or healthcare sector experience is a plus. Strong cross-functional project leadership and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English and German required; additional languages a plus. What's on Offer: Hybrid working model. Individual development and training opportunities. Childcare allowance. Health and wellbeing programmes.

Legal Counsel - Compliance Location: Frankfurt A role that inspires you Join a leading financial institution as Legal Counsel - Compliance, playing a key role in strengthening the organisation’s financial crime framework. In this role, you will contribute to the development of AML policies, advise stakeholders across the group, and support the implementation of regulatory requirements in a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures for the prevention of money laundering and financial crime. Monitor regulatory developments and assess their implications for the organisation. Provide expert advice to business units and subsidiaries on AML and fraud prevention matters. Design and deliver training programmes on financial crime compliance topics. Contribute to projects related to regulatory implementation and AML risk management. Support the digitalisation and optimisation of compliance processes and workflows. Your Profile: Degree in law, business administration, or a related discipline. Several years of professional experience in AML or financial crime compliance, ideally within a banking environment. Strong knowledge of national and European AML regulations, including the evolving EU AML framework. Interest in digital tools and technologies supporting compliance processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A senior role within a well-established financial institution. Opportunity to work on evolving AML regulations and financial crime prevention initiatives. Modern working environment with strong team collaboration. Attractive development opportunities within a dynamic compliance function.

Compliance Officer Location: Germany Join a dynamic company offering innovative and complex projects in a collaborative environment. You will play a key role in enhancing the compliance management system, focusing on anti-bribery, corruption, and antitrust matters. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the compliance management system, including risk assessments, sampling, and reporting. Design and deliver compliance training programs, both e-learning and in-person sessions. Implement and update internal compliance policies and guidelines. Participate in internal investigations and support compliance risk identification and mitigation. Provide advice and guidance on compliance matters across business units. Coordinate with compliance officers in subsidiaries to ensure alignment and consistency. Requirements: Degree in law, economics, or a related discipline. Several years of compliance experience, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Proficient with MS Office applications. Strong communication skills and confidence in stakeholder engagement. Excellent analytical, conceptual, and process-oriented thinking. Independent, structured, and proactive work approach. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. What’s on Offer: Stable employer with attractive pay aligned to collective agreements. Benefits include holiday bonuses, development opportunities, and flexible working hours. Additional perks such as employee parking, bike leasing, fitness offers, pension scheme, canteen access, and corporate discounts.

Compliance Lead Location: Stuttgart Our client is seeking an experienced Compliance Lead to develop and manage a group-wide compliance management system across domestic and international subsidiaries. This role involves leading a compliance team, driving risk mitigation, and serving as the key contact for all compliance matters. Key Responsibilities: Strategically develop and implement the compliance management system across the group. Build and lead a high-performing compliance team and optimise compliance processes. Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on compliance issues. Conduct compliance risk assessments, define mitigation actions, and design cross-functional risk monitoring processes, including AI tool utilisation. Manage whistleblower reports and lead internal investigations in coordination with Legal, HR, and Internal Audit. Prepare management reports, support audits and certifications. Your Profile: Degree in law, economics, or equivalent, with several years of relevant compliance experience. Proven expertise in managing group-wide compliance systems and core components. Experience in building or transforming compliance functions and teams. Analytical, structured, and proactive work style with strong decision-preparation skills and follow-through. Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels with clear, solution-focused dialogue. Fluent in German and English.