Senior AFC & Compliance Officer
On-siteMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Job Summary
Act as the local Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance Officer for DWS regulated entities in Spain, providing independent second-line oversight across Asset Management, Distribution, Alternatives, Technology & Operations, and strategic business initiatives. Monitor regulatory developments in Spain and coordinate implementation with stakeholders, while promoting a culture of integrity and risk awareness. Deliver proactive AFC advice and challenge senior management on regulatory matters, lead risk assessments, and oversee second-line monitoring and testing activities. Serve as the primary contact for Spanish regulatory authorities, support inspections, and prepare governance reporting. Deliver AFC training initiatives and provide subject matter expertise to business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- University degree, ideally in Law, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline
- Significant professional experience (typically 7+ years) within Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime, Legal, Risk or other control functions in the financial services industry
- Strong knowledge of Spanish, European and international financial services regulation applicable to asset managers and investment firms
- Experience interacting with regulators, senior management and governance committees
- Sound understanding of Asset Management, Distribution, Alternatives, Technology & Operations and supporting control frameworks
- Proven ability to balance effective risk management with commercial awareness and business partnership
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and influencing capabilities
- Fluent Spanish and English
Desired Qualifications
- Additional European languages would be an advantage
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