Senior Compliance Officer Financial Economic Crime

Our client is a specialised financial institution with deep roots in Japan and a focus on the agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors.The bank serves as a central institution for cooperatives, combining tradition with a strong international presence. It plays a critical role in supporting sustainable finance and long-term investment strategies. With offices in major global financial centres, the institution balances stability with innovation. Its culture is characterised by discretion, professionalism, and a commitment to responsible banking.

The principal purpose of this Second Line role is to stimulate and develop a culture of integrity risk awareness throughout the organisation. As a Senior FEC Compliance Officer at the bank in Europe, you are responsible for ensuring and promoting compliance with laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. You play a key role in the bank’s integrity risk management and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on compliance-related matters. You work closely together with stakeholders from various divisions and senior management under the guidance of the Head of Legal & Compliance as well as in close cooperation with the Legal & Compliance team.

Tasks associated with the function:

• Provide independent oversight, advice and challenge the first line regrading FEC risks, controls and processes.
• Develop, maintain and enhance FEC-related policies, standards and framework in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of FEC controls, conducting thematic reviews and risk assessments.
• Advise on complex FEC issues, regulatory changes and emerging risks to senior management and relevant committees.
• Review and challenge the quality of customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring and suspicious/unusual activity.
• Support the bank in regulatory examinations, audits and communication with the supervisory authorities.
• Analyse regulatory developments and industry trends, translating them in actionable guidance for the business.
• Initiate and perform other compliance risk assessments as and when it is deemed necessary.
• Provide awareness sessions and trainings on FEC related topics;
• Work closely with other divisions and contribute to fostering a strong compliance culture within the bank.
• Support the realisation of NBE's Business Plan in a sound and controlled manner by proactively sharing your knowledge, experience and insights.