Hummingbird Ventures is a global venture capital firm partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs building high-growth technology companies. Since its founding in 2010 by Barend Van den Brande, Hummingbird has backed category-defining companies including Lovable, Deliveroo and Kraken, and has built a performance track record that places it among the leading venture investors globally.
The firm is headquartered in Brussels, with an office in London and hubs in San Francisco and Boston. Hummingbird recently raised a USD 200 million early-stage fund and a USD 600 million growth fund, representing the largest fundraise to date by a Belgian venture capital firm. Further information about Hummingbird’s investment approach, portfolio and team is available at www.hummingbird.vc.
As Compliance Manager, you will co-own the compliance framework end-to-end and work directly in the detail alongside the Compliance Officer. This is not a role that manages a team. Instead, you will play a central role in a lean and highly effective compliance function where ownership, autonomy and hands-on execution are key.
The setup is deliberately lean. Hummingbird invests heavily in top-tier outsourced partners and an advanced compliance and technology infrastructure, enabling a small team to oversee a complex regulatory environment, including a licensed Belgian AIFM structure, multiple funds and an international investor base.
This position offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious compliance professional who wants to take broad responsibility, gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders and further develop within a leading international investment platform.
You will:
- Own and continuously develop the firm's Compliance and Risk Framework as a licensed Belgian AIFM, including compliance risk assessments, the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP), periodic compliance reporting, AMLCO reporting, internal control reporting and Board reporting.
- Track regulatory developments, including AIFMD, AML/CFT, DORA, SFDR and related legislation, and lead implementation of new requirements from analysis through to rollout.
- Run AML/CFT activities directly and hands-on, including periodic KYC reviews, investor onboarding, sanctions and PEP screening, and regulatory reporting.
- Act as a primary point of contact with regulators, including regulatory submissions, questionnaires, supervisory communications and inspections.
- Oversee outsourced service providers and ICT providers, including risk assessment and ongoing monitoring.
- Provide hands-on compliance support across fund operations, including investment compliance reviews, investment monitoring, conflicts of interest assessments, fundraising, LP onboarding and share transfers.
- Partner closely with the Board of Directors and the Compliance Officer to shape and strengthen the compliance function.
The successful candidate combines strong compliance expertise with a pragmatic and hands-on mindset. You enjoy taking ownership, working autonomously and contributing directly to the development of a growing international organisation.
In addition:
- You have approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in compliance and/or risk management within asset management, private equity, venture capital or another regulated financial services environment.
- Direct AIFM experience is considered a strong asset.
- You possess solid working knowledge of AIFMD, AML/CFT, DORA and SFDR and are comfortable owning implementation initiatives, not just monitoring them.
- You have experience managing regulatory relationships directly, including inspections and supervisory queries with the FSMA or comparable regulators.
- You are comfortable combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- You enjoy remaining close to the operational reality and do not hesitate to handle KYC reviews, onboarding files and screening activities yourself when required.
- You are looking for a role offering broader ownership, visibility and impact within a dynamic international investment environment.
- You are fluent in English. You have an excellent knowledge of French and/or Dutch.
Hummingbird offers a unique opportunity to join one of Europe's leading venture capital firms and to play a key role in a sophisticated and internationally active investment platform.
In return, you will benefit from:
- Direct exposure to the full scope of a licensed AIFM's compliance function, with real ownership from day one.
- A close working relationship with the Board of Directors and the Compliance Officer, with direct access to decision-makers and limited hierarchy.
- Significant responsibility, autonomy and visibility within the organisation.
- Top-tier outsourced service providers and a well-invested compliance technology infrastructure, allowing you to focus on judgement, analysis and execution rather than administrative overhead.
- Exposure to fund operations, fundraising activities and portfolio investments across Europe and beyond.
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating environment where you can continue to grow and develop professionally.
- A competitive remuneration package aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
