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Regional Compliance Officer, Europe
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Job Description
Regional Compliance Officer, Europe
The Regional Compliance Officer Europe oversees the Europe Compliance function. This engaged leader will play an important role in our vision to be an ethical and regulatory-compliant organization. In addition to driving our global compliance strategy, the position will act as a senior advisor and countervailing power to the Europe Management Team and leadership teams on all compliance matters, supporting leaders at all levels in achieving the Corporate DLL strategy, the Europe business objectives, and the delivery of sustainable business results with compliance embedded as a strong foundation.
Beyond its strategic focus, the role has functional reporting lines with the Local Compliance Officers in the European markets and direct reporting lines with two members that together form the Europe Compliance team, as well as close interaction with the Group Compliance team.
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Day To Day
The Regional Compliance Officer is responsible and accountable as described in the DLL Compliance Charter, including but not limited to the following:
- Drive the annual compliance cycle for the Europe region and its countries, including (among others): execution of compliance risk assessments, compliance reporting and monitoring, regulatory identification, compliance change and adherence processes, investigations, facilitating training and awareness sessions, and providing compliance advice.
- Act as a trusted advisor, sparring partner, and countervailing power for the Regional General Manager and leadership team, contributing to the Regional Management Team and relevant committees.
- Plan, structure, organize, manage, and control the organization, processes, and staffing of the Europe Compliance function.
- Guide and oversee the Local Compliance Officers in each European market, ensuring local compliance programs are aligned with global expectations and regional requirements, while being fit for local business and regulatory contexts.
- Attract, lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals who embrace DLL values and contribute to a best-in-class compliant environment for all DLL members.
- Manage the Europe Compliance team on a daily basis.
- Serve as a linking pin and facilitator of communication and projects involving the group compliance expert departments (Privacy, Financial Crime, Core Compliance, Conduct, ESG) and relevant first- and second-line teams (Compliance Officers, Regional Risk Officer, Heads of ACC, FEC Team Leads, Privacy Executives and Coordinators, RCF Testers, Operations staff, etc.).
- Monitor and report on regulatory developments in the region, and on compliance with local and international legislation, regulations, compliance policies, and DLL/Group standards.
- Contribute to the Global Compliance mission, strategy, objectives, compliance cycle, annual plan, and budget, deriving a fit-for-purpose Compliance plan for DLL Europe.
- Set strategic Compliance priorities for the Regional Management Team to execute and achieve the ambitions defined in the Europe Transformation, DLL Global Strategy, and Global Compliance Annual Plan.
- Actively participate in the Global Compliance Management Team, contributing to the continued progression under the Global Compliance Annual Plan and Compliance Monitoring and Policy Frameworks.
- Drive, facilitate, and/or advise on the implementation of global and regional compliance policies, standards, and procedures in the local markets.
- Oversee and contribute to open relationships with local regulators, ensuring timely communication and escalation on relevant compliance themes or issues.
- Promote ethics and integrity initiatives throughout the region, liaising with Group Compliance on key matters such as Speak Ups, Code of Conduct infringements, and (compliance) investigations.
- Proactively conduct stakeholder analysis for tasks and projects, identifying and prioritizing key stakeholders, and integrating their feedback into planning and execution.
- Achieve on time delivery of tasks/projects and reduce delivery time or rework through accurate planning, streamlined processes, and timely resource allocation, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet regulatory and group expectations.
- Maintain and further strengthen the European Compliance network, enabling effective knowledge sharing and alignment across a diverse and complex regional landscape through focus groups and regular network calls.
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Measures Of Success
- Compliance Risk Profile
- Regulatory feedback
- Compliance awareness and training %
- Talent Retention
All members enjoy
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working, including hybrid, designed to support you at every stage of life.
- Global and Inclusive Culture: A global and inclusive culture where your unique background and perspectives are valued.
- Two volunteering days: Two working days to contribute to charities and your community.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, wellness, and financial programs, including mental health support, parental leave, and industry leading holiday package.
- Professional Growth: Access to training, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs tailored to your goals.
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Essentials
- Proven and progressive experience in an international senior leadership role, ideally responsible for Compliance strategy development, execution, organizational development, and compliance operations in Europe markets.
- Master’s degree in business, finance, or law.
- Experience with financial services regulations.
- Inspirational leadership with the ability to motivate team members through clear direction.
- Strong business acumen: understanding of business drivers, financials, and excellent influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and engage (senior) stakeholders in a matrix organization.
- Proactive in motivating and developing new talent within the organization.
- Authentic, open, and down-to-earth with all colleagues.
- Courageous in speaking up and leading difficult conversations with care.
- Ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment and act as a connector across different parts of the regional business.
- Fluency in English
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At DLL, We Recognize That Investing In Member Wellbeing Is Essential For Creating An Inclusive And Supportive Work Environment. This Not Only Promotes Personal And Professional Growth But Also Boosts Productivity, Engagement, And Overall Success. We Focus On The Following
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- Supporting Members During Moments That Matter: We provide dedicated support resources to help you navigate significant events in your work, your lifestyle, and your personal moments.
- Implementing Global Wellbeing Programs: We carefully select and implement programs that enhance our member’s experience.
- Embedding Wellbeing in Everything We Do: We integrate wellbeing into all our practices and policies to ensure it is a fundamental part of our culture.
Good To Know
- Deadline for application: September 20th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to Deadline for application: 16 June 2026
- The selection process may involve an assessment.
- Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website: www.workingatdllgroup.com
- DLL’s referral program applies
- For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager via willem.hessels@dllgroup.com
DLL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. At DLL, we believe in building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We celebrate differences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to thrive.
We are dedicated to ensuring our hiring process is inclusive and accessible. If you need any accommodation at any stage, please let us know.
About Us
DLL, a great place to build your career
DLL is a global asset finance company that partners with manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and end users to facilitate access to equipment and technology. Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, we operate in over 25 countries, offering financial solutions across various industries. We are also a 100% subsidiary of our parent company Rabobank, one of the world’s largest financial companies. Join our community of over 6.000 members from 75 nationalities! At DLL, our unique culture — shaped by our values (We put our customers first -Together we achieve more-You can count on me - I challenge myself and others to grow) and behaviors that define us — is at the heart of everything we do.
We offer exciting job opportunities where you feel welcomed, respected and empowered to be your authentic self and share your best ideas. At DLL, we believe in the strength of our diverse perspectives and experiences, which make our global community thrive.
You’ll receive competitive pay, generous benefits, health and wellbeing support, and manage your work-life balance through our hybrid working flexibility.
Our global operations offer you a variety of development opportunities and we encourage you to take on new challenges across our departments, businesses and regions.
Our company strategy emphasizes our commitment to sustainable business and making social impact is part of that as well. Together, we’ll “Partner for a better world” to make a positive impact. Joining DLL, means joining a company that consistently scores higher than the industry average in Employee Engagement surveys. This is also being acknowledged through many Great Place to Work certificates. People who work at DLL, like DLL.
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