Senior Compliance Officer

Who we’re looking for

• For this senior position, we are looking for an experienced professional with strong substantive and communication skills.
• At least 6 to 8 years of relevant experience within the financial sector, a substantial part of which is in Compliance or another second-line position
• In-depth knowledge of relevant CZ and EU laws and regulations
• Proven experience with complex cases, escalations and senior stakeholder management
• Experience with local regulatory bodies interactions
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, combined with a pragmatic mindset
• Able to work independently, make decisions and give direction in a dynamic context
• Excellent communication skills and strong powers of persuasion
• Fluent English, both orally and in writing

What you’ll do

• In this senior role, you operate with a high degree of autonomy and take on a guiding role within the second line of defense.
• Acting as a critical sparring partner for business and management in complex compliance and integrity issues
• Taking ownership of complex multi-stakeholder files, risks and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations and translate them into clear, practical guidelines
• Proactively identifying compliance and integrity risks and developing well-founded positions
• Challenging existing principles and tackling them where necessary
• Actively contribute to the further development and maturity of the compliance function
• Participate in policy development, thematic reviews and impact analyses of new or amended regulations
• Independently lead projects from start to finish: from problem definition and stakeholder alignment to concrete recommendations
• Strengthening the compliance culture through knowledge sharing, guidance and awareness initiatives
• Representing Compliance in contacts with external parties such as regulators and auditors

About the position

Saxo Bank is an international player in the financial sector and operates within a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Professionalism, integrity and robust risk management are at the heart of our way of working. Within Saxo Bank Prague, Compliance plays a central role as a second line of defence and as a strategic sparring partner for both the business and management. At Saxo, compliance goes beyond mere compliance: we focus on both the letter and the spirit of the law, offer proactive and risk-based advice and take ownership of complex compliance and integrity issues.

Benefits

• A senior compliance role with visibility and strategic impact
• Working in an international, professional and demanding environment
• Close collaboration with senior management and international stakeholders
• Active involvement in the further development of the compliance function
• An open and professional culture in which ownership, critical thinking and initiative are central
• We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
• You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation.
• We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.
• At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!