Director Business Line Compliance
hace 2 días
Las Rozas de Madrid
Santander Corporate & Investment Banking Desplácese hacia abajo para encontrar los detalles completos de la oferta de trabajo, incluyendo la experiencia requerida y las funciones y tareas asociadas. Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (Santander CIB) is the global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services to meet their needs. Director – Business Line Compliance (Madrid) In this role you will lead the Madrid Compliance function for Global Markets, Global Banking, and Global Transaction Banking, acting as a strategic partner to senior business leadership and a key member of the European and Global Compliance leadership teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance • Set the strategic direction for Business Line Compliance in Madrid, aligning local priorities with SCIB global compliance objectives., • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executive leadership, including regional heads of Markets, Banking, and Transaction Banking., • Lead and develop a high‐performing compliance organisation, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and risk awareness., • Represent Spain in global compliance governance forums and contribute to enterprise‐wide decision‐making. Front‐Office Advisory & Risk Oversight, • Provide senior‐level, real‐time advisory to Global Markets (sales & trading), Global Banking, and GTB on complex and high‐impact matters., • Deliver credible challenge to business initiatives, ensuring activities operate within regulatory expectations and risk appetite., • Oversee compliance coverage for complex products, structured transactions, and new business initiatives. Regulatory Engagement & External Representation, • Serve as the primary point of contact for local regulators, maintaining strong, credible relationships with supervisory authorities., • Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, thematic reviews, inspections, and enforcement matters., • Represent Santander externally on key compliance and regulatory topics where relevant. Regulatory Strategy & Change, • Anticipate and interpret regulatory developments across EU and global markets (MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, SFTR, etc.)., • Sponsor and oversee implementation of regulatory change programmes, ensuring timely and effective execution. Frameworks, Controls & Conduct Risk, • Ensure design and execution of a robust compliance framework, including policies, procedures, surveillance and monitoring programmes., • Oversee conduct risk management, investigations, and escalation processes., • Lead the annual compliance risk assessment and ongoing risk identification activities. Global Collaboration, • Partner closely with Global and US Compliance leadership to ensure a consistent and harmonised approach across jurisdictions., • Drive cross‐border alignment in policies, controls and advisory practices. Stakeholder Influence & Reporting, • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Business, Legal, Risk, Audit and Control functions., • Provide executive‐level reporting to governance committees, boards and senior management on compliance risks and issues. Professional Experience, • 12–15+ years of experience in financial services compliance within a major global bank or regulated institution., • Demonstrated experience operating at Director or equivalent senior leadership level., • Proven track record advising senior business leaders in high‐pressure, complex environments., • Extensive experience in Global Markets (FICC) compliance, with exposure to Investment Banking and Transaction Banking., • Strong experience managing regulatory relationships and high‐impact supervisory engagements., • Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks (CFTC/SEC, Dodd‐Frank) is highly desirable. Education, • Bachelor's degree., • Advanced degree (MBA, Law, etc.) or professional certifications (CFA, ICA, CISI, ACAMS) – preferred. Languages, • Fluent English. Skills and Knowledge, • Deep expertise in European regulatory frameworks: MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, SFTR, and cross‐border regimes., • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate regulation into business strategy., • Exceptional leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills at executive level., • Proven ability to challenge, influence and guide senior stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships., • Highly resilient decision‐maker, comfortable operating under regulatory scrutiny and time pressure., • Excellent communication skills – experience presenting to boards and senior governance forums., • Strong organisational leadership and talent development capabilities. Other Information, • Full‐time, permanent role based in Madrid., • Regular interaction with global teams; international travel may be required. Benefits, • Hybrid working model – flexibility with remote and on‐site days., • Extensive learning opportunities – access to Santander Open Academy., • Competitive salary with performance‐based bonuses., • Preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance and more., • Well‐being programmes – BeHealthy and wellness initiatives., • Childcare support and family‐friendly programmes., • Employee assistance services – legal, emotional and administrative advisory., • Wellness and fitness benefits – Gym/WellHub memberships, meal subsidies, parking, shuttle service and exclusive discounts for Santander employees. xohynlm Equal Opportunity Employer – inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. (EEO statement) #J-18808-Ljbffr