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 Almere, Netherlands (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 the Netherlands (Athlon Car Lease Nederland B.V. and Autolease). The relevant compliance areas are: Data Compliance, anti-corruption, Checks against Sanctions Lists Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 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:

• 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 moveAthlon 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 a local compliance officer, based on 38 hours per week, you can count on a:

• gross yearly salary up to € 70.110,- (including holiday allowance and 13th month).
• employee budget of € 555,- gross per month. This is used, for example, mobility Policy, commuting km’s expenses, extra leave hours or monthly payment.
• excellent pension scheme.
• potential bonus up to 10% of your annual salary including holiday allowance and 13th month (the bonus is 100% based on Mercedes-Benz company results).
• thirteenth month.
• holiday allowance of 8% and at least 26 vacation days.
• 12-month contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
• an extended working from home package.
• laptop and mobile phone.
• vitality plan.
• a relaxed working environment in a newly furnished office that is fully adapted to hybrid working. Our office is a place to connect and meet with a nice company restaurant, table tennis and table football competitions and sports facilities.
• regular team or company drinks, often combined with a (sport) activity in advance.
• Benefits at Work (you can save a lot of money thanks to nice discounts on fashion, electronics, days out and more).
• on behalf of all new hires two trees are planted by Trees for All. The first tree is planted in a sustainable forestry project abroad and the second tree is planted in our very own Athlon forest in The Netherlands. By planting trees, we help to make our planet green and healthy. As proof of our donation, you as our new colleague will receive a unique certificate.
• social involvement is important to us, therefore, you can spend two working days annually volunteering for a local charity. We facilitate this via our Social Impact platform, where you can participate in or initiate ideas for volunteer projects. Would you like to know more about our Corporate Social Responsibility? Read more here. There you can also download the 2022 CSR report.
• Let’s OpenUp: for your mental well-being. At Athlon we believe it is important that you feel good mentally and that you can be the best version of yourself. That’s why we work together with OpenUp, an online platform for mental well-being. Via this platform, you can talk to a psychologist unlimitedly and free of charge, practice mindfulness and work on your mental well-being at your own pace with, among other things, check-ins, online programs and master classes.

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 the 24th of July 2025. After this date, this vacancy is closed. Due to the holiday period, our response to your application may take a little longer than usual. Thank you for your patience.

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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.