Compliance Specialist

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Cologne
Region:Nordrhein-Westfalen
Sector:Legal & Compliance
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:6947
Post Date:November 3, 2025

About the Role

Compliance Counsel
Location: Düsseldorf

A role that inspires you

Join a central compliance team where your legal expertise will strengthen anti-financial crime efforts and regulatory adherence. You’ll play a key role in shaping compliance processes and advising across business units to mitigate risk and ensure operational integrity.

What you’ll be doing

  • Assess and monitor compliance risks alongside international and local teams.

  • Track regulatory changes and evaluate their business impact.

  • Support implementation of controls for anti-money laundering (AML) and financial sanctions.

  • Develop, review, and optimise compliance policies and workflows.

  • Prepare compliance documentation, including reports and annual plans.

  • Advise leadership and employees on compliance requirements and best practices.

  • Design and deliver training programs to promote regulatory awareness and adherence.

What you bring

  • Qualified lawyer with additional compliance and/or AML expertise.

  • Professional experience in financial services or law firms focused on financial regulation.

  • Skilled in designing and delivering compliance training.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and advisory capabilities.

What’s on offer

  • The chance to influence compliance frameworks in a dynamic financial environment.

  • Collaborative work with cross-functional teams across geographies.

  • Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.

  • Supportive culture prioritising compliance excellence.

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