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Euronext

Jan 14, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Amsterdam
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AI generated summary

  • You should have financial compliance experience, regulatory knowledge (MiFID, AML), leadership skills, analytical abilities, and fluency in English and Dutch/French.
  • You will drive compliance initiatives, lead a diverse team, ensure regulatory adherence, report to key stakeholders, and enhance Euronext's compliance culture across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

  • Experience in a financial services regulatory and compliance environment, such as in an investment bank, broker, exchange/MTF or trading firm or regulator. Experience in Big 4/Consulting in compliance is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory framework, including detailed relevant knowledge of the MiFID and Market Abuse Directives, and ESMA guidelines specific to Regulated Markets (in particular the ESMA guidelines relating to trading controls in a high frequency environment), CSDR, EMIR, BMR, KYC, AML
  • Knowledge of exchange traded financial products and markets, understanding of algorithmic trading strategies and market surveillance systems.
  • Hands-on profile, focus on delivery and execution.
  • Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, ability to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and work effectively in a matrix organisation.
  • Proven managerial capabilities, leadership skills and experience in functioning in a high demanding complex environment. She/ He has led major projects and/or has had ultimate responsibility for a substantial P&L/BU.
  • Exposure to international markets (ideally France, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Nordics)
  • Proven experience with project requiring strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and oral communicative skills in English and Dutch or French.
  • Energetic, team player and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

  • Drive compliance roadmap with each scope
  • Provide leadership and direction within the Compliance team to ensure the on-time delivery of the annual compliance plan and the continuous satisfaction of regulatory obligations.
  • Develop, monitor with the rights KPIs and execute an annual compliance plan, in accordance with stated timeline targets, and in link with each of the direct report in charge of a specific scope : Markets, Post Trade, CSDs, Corporate.
  • Serve as an independent and objective central point of compliance related issues and be the ultimate compliance escalation point
  • Secure a clear and structured reporting to the Euronext Head of Risk and Compliance, Compliance committee, Managing Board, Supervisory Board and Risk Committee.
  • Provide strategic regulatory guidance and advice on ongoing initiatives to maintain an efficient dialogue with relevant business owners and regulators where needed.
  • Contribute to the compliance maturity growth of the compliance network.
  • Provide information on emerging trends and successful practices on compliance regulations and framework
  • Impulse the needed level of transformation to maintain Euronext strong culture of compliance
  • Manage and/or contribute to compliance related projects and oversee global initiated projects.
  • Raise compliance awareness in the group, maintain relationships with team leads and local compliance representatives
  • Support compliance tooling decisions
  • Maintain and improve where needed a culture of operational excellence within compliance
  • Inform and advise internally on several Compliance related topics, advise key stakeholders about Euronext Rules.
  • Ensure good professional relationship with different regulators and college of regulators
  • Lead and manage diverse and multicultural teams of c. 35 employees across 10 countries, driving strong engagement and performance
  • Create an attractive culture and work environment, recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse, inclusive and engaged team
  • Lead and manage all transversal activities

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Chief Compliance Officer at Euronext?

The Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring the robust protection of the company by setting a strategic vision for the Compliance agenda, managing compliance-related issues, and fostering a strong culture of diversity and inclusion within the compliance team.

How many people will the Chief Compliance Officer be managing?

The Chief Compliance Officer will manage a team of 7 direct reports and oversee a department of approximately 35 people.

What regulatory frameworks should candidates be knowledgeable about for this role?

Candidates should have knowledge of the regulatory framework, including MiFID and Market Abuse Directives, CSDR, EMIR, BMR, KYC, and AML.

What are the key accountabilities of the Chief Compliance Officer?

Key accountabilities include driving the compliance roadmap, developing a compliance culture, and leading and inspiring high-performing teams.

What are the required skills and experience for this position?

Candidates should have experience in financial services regulatory and compliance environments, knowledge of exchange traded financial products and markets, proven managerial capabilities, and excellent communication skills in English and either Dutch or French.

What values does Euronext prioritize for its employees?

Euronext values Unity, Integrity, Agility, Energy, and Accountability as core attributes within its organizational culture.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the compliance team?

Yes, the Chief Compliance Officer will focus on recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive team, which includes opportunities for professional development.

What is the expected working environment for the Chief Compliance Officer?

The working environment is expected to be dynamic, fast-paced, and requires a hands-on style with the ability to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Will the Chief Compliance Officer interact with regulators?

Yes, managing relationships with different regulators and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements is a crucial part of the Chief Compliance Officer's responsibilities.

What type of projects will the Chief Compliance Officer be involved in?

The Chief Compliance Officer will manage and contribute to compliance-related projects and oversee global initiatives to ensure a culture of operational excellence within compliance.

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Euronext

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Euronext is a pan-European stock exchange that operates markets in several countries, including the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Portugal. It provides a platform for trading in a wide variety of financial instruments, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and ETFs. Their ultimate mission is to connect European economies to global capital markets, fostering growth and innovation. Their purpose is to offer efficient, transparent, and sustainable financial markets that empower companies and investors to make informed decisions and drive economic progress.