Head of Compliance Department

Head of Compliance Department (Legal and Compliance Directorate)

Candidate Profile

• completed higher education, preferably in economics, law, or in the field of audit/risk management;
• relevant experience in the insurance sector (2-4 years) in a similar role or in areas such as compliance, internal control, legal, operational audit, or other functions in regulated environments;
• experience in coordinating a team and/or activities with a transversal component;
• good understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to a controlled environment and the logic of formalized internal processes;
• ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and track activities in a framework with high rigor requirements.
• analytical, writing, and information structuring skills, as well as attention to detail;
• communication and collaboration skills at a high professional level;
• good knowledge of the MS Office package.

What this opportunity entails:

• a role with operational relevance and internal exposure in an organization mature in terms of governance discipline;
• the opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening the procedural framework and to the smooth functioning of the department's specific activities;
• a professional, stable work environment oriented towards quality, responsibility, and continuous development;
• a remuneration and benefits package in line with the position level, namely meal vouchers, medical insurance, as well as other benefits provided in the Collective Labor Agreement.

Main Responsibilities:

• coordination of the Compliance Department's activity and ensuring the efficient organization of workflows, priorities, and allocated resources;
• planning, organizing, and monitoring the execution of current activities within the department, in line with internal objectives and the established work calendar;
• participation in the development, review, updating, and harmonization of internal procedures, norms, and documentation related to the compliance area;
• providing methodological and operational support to internal structures in applying the procedural framework and internal requirements relevant to the activity carried out;
• coordination of compliance missions foreseen at the department level, including their preparation, collection and analysis of relevant information, documentation of findings, and formulation of proposed measures;
• monitoring the implementation of action plans resulting from compliance missions or internal analyses conducted in the department's area;
• contribution to the standardization of work tools, internal circuits, and practices used in compliance activities, with a view to increasing operational efficiency;
• centralization of information and support in preparing documents necessary for processes within the department's responsibility;
• collaboration with operational and support structures for aligning internal documentation and processes with applicable legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements;
• participation in internal projects impacting the procedural, documentary, and organizational framework related to compliance activities;
• support for internal information and training initiatives regarding rules of conduct, professional ethics, procedural discipline, and relevant internal requirements;
• proposal of measures to improve the organization and execution of activities within the department, with an emphasis on clarity and consistency in execution.