Head of Compliance
MAM Gruppe · Lohr am Main, Bayern ·
Head of Compliance Location: Frankfurt | Team: 5 – 7 direct reports
The Opportunity
On behalf of our client, a leading international group, we are recruiting a Head of Compliance. This is a senior leadership role with genuine ownership: you'll run the corporate compliance framework and set the direction on human rights, anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC) and anti-money laundering (AML).
We're looking for a fully qualified lawyer who brings both private practice and in-house experience across more than one organisation. That breadth matters. Equally important is a solid track record of building and leading teams.
What You'll Do
Lead and develop a team of 5–7 compliance and legal professionals Own the corporate compliance management system and keep improving it across the jurisdictions the business operates in Drive the human rights agenda, including supply chain due diligence and the reporting that goes with it Run the ABAC and AML programmes, from policy through to controls and monitoring Advise senior management and the board on compliance and regulatory questions Work closely with teams across the business to keep compliance practical and embedded in how people work Manage relationships with regulators, external counsel and other key stakeholders What You'll Bring: Fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist, both state exams) Experience across both consulting and in-house industry roles, ideally at more than one organisation Strong knowledge of corporate compliance systems Good grounding in human rights topics, ABAC and AML Experience leading a team Confident dealing with senior stakeholders Fluent German & English