Head of Compliance – Portugal (M/F) H/F

Head of Compliance – Portugal (M/F) H/F
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Head of Compliance – Portugal (M/F) H/F

CDI

Non

Cadre

Missions

Indosuez Wealth Management is the global wealth management brand of the Crédit Agricole Group, the world’s 9th largest bank by balance sheet (The Banker 2024). For over 150 years, Indosuez has supported private clients, families, entrepreneurs and investors in managing and developing their wealth. With nearly 4, 500 employees in 16 locations worldwide and around €200 billion in client assets, Indosuez is one of Europe’s leading wealth management groups.

Headquartered in Luxembourg, Indosuez Wealth (Europe) serves international clients through its branches and subsidiaries across the continent, complementing the Group’s presence in France, Monaco and Switzerland. Its European network includes teams in Spain (Madrid, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Valencia, Seville), Italy (Milan, Rome) and Portugal (Lisbon).

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer in Luxembourg, the Head of Compliance ensures that the Lisbon Branch operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.

Main Responsibilities

Ensure the branch’s activities comply with local regulations and Group policies, adapting governance texts to local requirements.

Oversee financial security processes: AML/CFT, fraud prevention, conflict of interest, insider information, sanctions and data protection.

Perform compliance risk assessments and implement appropriate control frameworks and monitoring programs.

Promote a strong compliance culture within the branch, advising and training staff on relevant topics.

Supervise compliance controls, validate risk mappings, and follow up on recommendations and corrective actions.

Prepare and submit required internal and regulatory reports in a timely manner.

Manage client complaints in accordance with regulations.

Liaise with local regulators and authorities, representing the bank in coordination with the General Manager and the Chief Compliance Officer.

Contribute to transversal projects impacting operations and regulatory frameworks (Mi
FID II, IDD, ESG, ethics, etc. ).

Implement Group compliance tools and ensure alignment with Head Office standards.

This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the highest ethical and regulatory standards, within a leading European wealth management group combining global reach and local expertise.

Europe, Portugal

Lisbon

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

• Business School or University degree in Finance and/or Law

6 - 10 ans

Solid experience in the banking sector specially coming from legal, audit or other compliance departments, ideally with international,
- border topics related to the financial industry. Experience in Wealth Management is a plus.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations, and strong experience in managing and prioritizing complex issues or projects with strict deadlines in an international environment.
• Judgement in handling complex and highly confidential matters with unquestionable character, integrity and professionalism.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Capable of handling multiple, simultaneous and various ad‑hoc requests.
• Analytical capability: attention to detail, ability to break down complex problems into simple manageable units and develop standards, which assure high levels of productivity and quality.
• Capability to drive consensus and, where appropriate, to take a firm position even in the absence of broad‑based support, excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Patience and tenacity to obtain results that can be clearly evidenced.

Technical skills required

Global and / or specific knowledge:

• European and Portuguese Laws, European Directives, Banking Regulatory Framework.

Langues

Portuguese native – Business English fluent – French is a plus