Senior Compliance Officer CEE Region

Location: Prague

Saxo Bank Prague is growing its footprint in the CEE region, and we are looking for an experienced, hands-on Compliance professional who can help shape and strengthen our local compliance setup. Are you an experienced compliance officer who combines in-depth substantive expertise with strategic insight? Do you want to take on a key role within an international financial institution and actively contribute to the further development and maturity of the compliance function? Then Saxo Bank offers you a challenging and impactful role as Senior Compliance Officer.

About Saxo Bank

Saxo Bank is an international player in the financial sector and operates within a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Professionalism, integrity and robust risk management are at the heart of our way of working.

Within Saxo Bank Prague, Compliance plays a central role as a second line of defence and as a strategic sparring partner for both the business and management. At Saxo, compliance goes beyond mere compliance: we focus on both the letter and the spirit of the law, offer proactive and risk-based advice and take ownership of complex compliance and integrity issues.

The role

As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will take on a leading and substantively strong role within the compliance framework. You are an experienced discussion partner for senior stakeholders, act as a substantive point of reference within the team and actively contribute to policy development and strategic initiatives.

You combine in-depth expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach and know how to translate complex regulatory requirements into workable and proportionate solutions for the organization.

Responsibilities

In this senior role, you operate with a high degree of autonomy and take on a guiding role within the second line of defense.

• Acting as a critical sparring partner for business and management in complex compliance and integrity issues
• Taking ownership of complex multi-stakeholder files, risks and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations and translate them into clear, practical guidelines
• Proactively identifying compliance and integrity risks and developing well-founded positions
• Challenging existing principles and tackling them where necessary
• Actively contribute to the further development and maturity of the compliance function
• Participate in policy development, thematic reviews and impact analyses of new or amended regulations
• Independently lead projects from start to finish: from problem definition and stakeholder alignment to concrete recommendations
• Strengthening the compliance culture through knowledge sharing, guidance and awareness initiatives
• Representing Compliance in contacts with external parties such as regulators and auditors

Your profile

For this senior position, we are looking for an experienced professional with strong substantive and communication skills.

• At least 6 to 8 years of relevant experience within the financial sector, a substantial part of which is in Compliance or another second-line position
• In-depth knowledge of relevant CZ and EU laws and regulations
• Proven experience with complex cases, escalations and senior stakeholder management
• Experience with local regulatory bodies interactions
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, combined with a pragmatic mindset
• Able to work independently, make decisions and give direction in a dynamic context
• Excellent communication skills and strong powers of persuasion
• Fluent English, both orally and in writing

What we offer

At Saxo Bank, you will find yourself in a high-quality and challenging working environment where seniority and expertise are truly valued.

• A senior compliance role with visibility and strategic impact
• Working in an international, professional and demanding environment
• Close collaboration with senior management and international stakeholders
• Active involvement in the further development of the compliance function
• An open and professional culture in which ownership, critical thinking and initiative are central

Interested in helping to shape a strong and future-oriented compliance function at Saxo Bank? We would like to meet you.

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When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

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