Local Compliance officer

Local Compliance officer

Coordinating and maintaining an effective compliance management system. It is within reach with this full-time job as local compliance officer in Machelen, Belgium (Hybrid). We are Compliance within Athlon. Getting you there.

Your road to success

Left or right, you will support and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of an effective compliance management system for all relevant areas in accordance with corporate requirements and local laws and regulations for our cluster ‘BeNeLux’, with special focus on the entities in Belgium and Luxembourg (Athlon Car Lease Belgium N.V., Athlon Car Lease Rental Services Belgium N.V., Interleasing Luxembourg S.A. and Athlon Mobility Consultancy N.V.). The relevant compliance areas are: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), data compliance, anti-corruption, Checks against Sanctions Lists and Social Compliance. Furthermore you will participate in local and Athlon group wide projects. You will support with the promotion and strengthening of an integrity culture and mindset based on the integrity code. You can do this as a local compliance officer with full focus on:

• ensuring awareness and understanding of KYC processes and AML safeguards.
• supporting of the local management in assuming and executing its responsibility to implement and maintain an effective Compliance program at the Belgium and Luxembourg entities.
• monitoring and report on effectiveness of the compliance management system and advice on risk-mitigating measures, if applicable.

• creating awareness and provide communications, guidance and local consultation regarding compliance and integrity obligations.
• conducting risk-oriented trainings and ensure documentation accordingly.
• ensuring adequate implementation of regulatory compliance requirements that are applicable to the Belgium and Luxembourg entities.
• compliance risk assessments, performance monitoring and reporting.
• ensuring compliance and integrity awareness at the unit level.

Let’s talk Athlon

Hi there! We’re Athlon. The international market leader in modern mobility solutions and part of the Mercedes-Benz Group. With a rich history of more than a hundred years, you can conclude that we have already covered the necessary kilometers. Do we take that lead for granted? Absolutely not. It makes us more ambitious to provide even better personal service to our customers. Together with around 1,700 colleagues, we are shaping sustainable mobility. We’re proud of that. From vehicle leasing to fleet solutions and from electrification to contributions to the sharing economy.

Leave it to us

You will be part of the Athlon Compliance Team. This team has a dedicated Local Compliance Officer in every Athlon market. You will support and advise your local management and your local business with regard to compliance related policies and regulations.

“If you are looking for a multi-faceted compliance job in an international company, where no two days

are the same, this is the right position for you. You will be working mainly on topics around data protection, anti-money laundering, integrity, whistleblowing, corruption prevention and sanctions compliance.” – Iris Plukker, local compliance officer.

Motivation has four wheels

Become the best version of yourself. Very normal at Athlon, because all our colleagues run on a healthy dose of ambition. What do you take with you as Local Compliance Officer for at least 38 of hours per week? Absolutely your strong communications skills, pragmatic approach and also your intercultural understanding. You also have the drive to be that expert and support the local management team. In addition, you have:

• a bachelor degree in Law/Legal/Risk/Audit or other relevant study.
• preferably 4-6 years of business experience, sufficient stature within the organization to exert influence and credibility.
• appropriate knowledge of applicable international and local laws (data protection, AML/CFT, anti-corruption). Adequate qualification or practical knowledge regarding AML and data protection and is a big plus.
• a professional proficiency in English (in word and writing), French and Dutch are a big plus.
• high analytical skills, a results-oriented mindset and a quick and strong learning ability.
• affinity and strong interest in integrity topics.

Always on the move

Athlon is always on the move, just like you. To grow in our rapidly changing world, we are constantly looking at how you can get the best out of yourself every day. Creating an optimal workplace that fits you is an important part of this.

In addition to building an (international) career, as aLocal Compliance Officer you can count on a:

• A gross annual salary of up to €79,706 for a full-time position (including holiday pay and 13th month salary).
• Lease car with fuel card.
• Expense reimbursement.
• Potential bonus of up to 10% of your annual salary, including holiday pay and 13th month (the bonus is 100% based on Mercedes-Benz company performance).
• 13th month salary.
• Holiday pay.
• 20 vacation days per year (based on a 39.17-hour workweek).
• 7 additional paid leave days (ADV) per year (based on a 39.17-hour workweek).
• Meal vouchers (€7 per worked day, with a personal contribution of €1.12).
• Eco vouchers (€250 per year).
• Pension plan, with a 3.5% employer contribution and a 1.33% personal contribution.
• Hospitalization insurance, with the option to include your family members (subject to payment of a premium).
• Laptop, headset, and mobile phone with subscription.
• Free fruit at the office.
• Free flu vaccination and biannual medical check-up (blood and heart tests).
• Free car wash at the office.
• Two free van rental days per year.
• Bicycle allowance.
• Benefits at Work: take advantage of great discounts on fashion, electronics, days out, and more.
• Social responsibility matters to us: that’s why you can spend two working days per year volunteering. Want to know more about our Corporate Social Responsibility? Click here. You can also download the 2022 CSR report there.
• Let’s OpenUp – for your mental well-being: At Athlon, we believe it’s important that you feel good mentally and can be the best version of yourself. That’s why we collaborate with OpenUp, an online platform for mental wellness. Through this platform, you can have unlimited and free access to psychologists, practice mindfulness, and work on your mental health at your own pace through check-ins, online programs, and masterclasses.

A seat for everyone At Athlon we believe in a diverse workforce and that everyone deserve a seat at the table. If you bring something different, we highly encourage you to apply. We want to get to know you and see if we can facilitate your needs, so you can become a part of our team.

We are an inclusive employer and we take every opportunity to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. This includes providing training for all hiring managers to make sure they are recruiting in the right way. Therefore, please do not feel obligated to include photographs, your age/date of birth or gender on your CV. Click here for more information.

Route to your new job

So local compliance officer get behind the wheel yourself. Go for coordinating and maintaining an effective compliance management system. How? Apply before 21st of July. After this date, this vacancy is closed.

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Do you have any questions about the vacancy or application procedure? Our recruitment team is more than happy to help you via +316-5474207. We are getting you there.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.