Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer
Region: Brussels or Brussels
Required experience: 5 years
Environment: Company
Ref: LexGO28/04
Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)
Compliance Insurance law Financial regulatory Remote friendly
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Company description

Ageas is a listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning close to 200 years. It offers Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance products, and Ageas is also engaged in reinsurance activities.

Its customers are at the heart of its business, and its products and services are designed to anticipate, manage, and cover its risks through a wide range of solutions designed for their needs, both today and in the future.  

As one of Europe's larger insurance companies, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia, which together make up the major part of the global insurance market. It operates successful insurance businesses in 14 countries (Belgium, the UK, France, Portugal, Turkey, China, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines) through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long-term partnerships with strong financial institutions and key distributors.

Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. Every day, more than 45,000 skilled and committed employees are at the service of nearly 45 million customers.

Ageas has at its foundation a set of core values - Care, Dare, Deliver, and Share – representing who Ageas is and how it works. Ageas has been re-certified as Top Employer in 2023, standing out in particular for its career opportunities, continuous learning & development, sustainability and strong employee empowerment.

More about Ageas

What’s in it for you?

  • A dynamic, multicultural working environment;
  • A corporate culture where you are encouraged to share your views and opinions;
  • A flat organizational structure with close collaboration and communication with management and cross departments;
  • An extensive range of learning & development opportunities;
  • The opportunity to further develop yourself and to be part of a great team at a Top employer in Belgium;
  • An interesting and extensive salary package (including meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospitalization, disability and group insurance, additional child benefit, mobile allowance and intervention in the internet reimbursement, ...);
  • The possibility to optimize part of your salary package through a flexible income plan;
  • The possibility of (maximum 50%) home working.

What your future may hold

The objective of the Compliance function is to ensure that the company and its employees comply with the laws, regulations, internal rules and ethical standards. To that end, the Compliance Officer will identify and assess potential compliance risk and guarantee the professional management (monitoring and mitigating measures) of those.

Your responsibilities include among others:

  • Support the implementation and execution of the compliance function within Ageas as defined by the regulatory authorities;
  • Support regular updates on legal and regulatory changes;
  • Develop and execute a Compliance Regulatory Outlook;
  • Ensure the translation of the regulatory framework and rules into precise policies and instructions;
  • Ensure monitoring and assessing of compliance with policies and instructions, take the necessary measures (training, information, sanctions) to reduce potential compliance risks;
  • Ensure the adequate reporting both to internal and external stakeholders – compile reports of calls received, investigations conducted, findings and recommendations developed, action plans established, and progress noted.
  • Ensure an adequate fraud investigation according set principles whenever required.

You will report directly to the Group Director Compliance at Ageas Group.

Your skillset

  • You obtained a Master’s degree in (applied) economics, business engineering, or any relevant economic major.
  • You have at least 5 years of experience in a compliance function (preferably in audit, risk management and/or internal control).
  • You are fluent in English and Dutch (both spoken and written).
  • You are willing to understand the (re)insurance business and in particular the impact of the regulatory frameworks on the insurance activities.
  • You are able to shine in an international context.
  • You have an eye for detail and a process driven mindset.
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills (to influence the corporate staff to be compliant).
  • You demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and discretion.

Interested?

Apply immediately via the website or contact Fien Stepman for more information.
Contact Fien by mail (via the apply button) or call +32 486 92 94 38.

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