Compliance Associate

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customized services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Corporate & Investment Banking is looking for a Compliance Associate based out of Frankfurt.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and wider Compliance team in managing the regulatory compliance risk framework, including regulations relating to Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), Financial Crime, Conduct, Reputational Risk as well as other applicable regulations.  This will include:

• Providing advice and recommendations on complex regulatory risk escalations from a reputational risk and conduct perspective (relating to clients, products and transactions) from the first or second line of defence while closely cooperating with financial crime team
• Ensuring that policies and guidance align with global documents, as well as current legal and regulatory requirements and expectations
• Providing guidance and training to the first line of defence on the implementation and impact of policies and standards
• Developing and delivering compliance training and awareness programmes for relevant stakeholders
• Recommending and implementing actions required to mitigate regulatory risks identified and producing high quality reports for senior management
• Supporting regulatory risk assessments
• Contributing to change management programmes and internal policy development as an subject matter expert
• Developing relevant MI and ensure adequate reporting

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Previous experience in Regulatory Compliance / Business Line Financial Crime Compliance in financial services with an international client-base or comparable large corporate organisations (Required)
• In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation and accompanying industry guidance in financial crime compliance ((MAR, MiFID II, WpHG, GwG, KwGKWG) (Required)
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and accompanying industry guidance (MAR, MiFID II, WpHG) (Preferred)
• Previous experience in developing policies, the ability to practically apply these in your day-to-day work, and implementing and overseeing control frameworks (Preferred)

Education

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject (Preferred)
• External qualification in Compliance (Preferred)

Languages

• English (Required)
• German (Required)

Hard Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory risks and how these are managed in Wholesale / Corporate and Investment Banking (Required)
• Experience of using systems and software to analyse data (Required)
• Knowledge of Wholesale / Corporate and Investment Banking products (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Should show initiative, be organised and be able to plan and prioritise (Required)
• Must have good communication, both written and verbal, and ability to make decisions and influence stakeholders (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
 

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