Head of Risk and Compliance

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For Ayvens Bank, we're looking into hiring a Head of Risk and Compliance.

• Objective of the role (Why)

The Head of Risk and Compliance oversees the second line of defence of the entity, overseeing the management of all the risks to which entity is exposed or might be exposed, and in particular non-compliance risks as well as Non-Financial (and IT) risks. They report hierarchically to Ayvens Bank CRO.

• Areas of responsibilities (What)

The Head of Risk and Compliance is managing a team of 4 FTE responsible for Risk, Compliance, and Privacy activities.

In coordination with the team, the Manager’s responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of the Group Risk & Compliance framework across all risk domains as defined by Ayvens Group.
• Establish and maintain effective monitoring, controls, and surveillance to prevent and detect operational, compliance, privacy, and reputational risks.
• Oversee risk and compliance assessments, ensuring timely identification, evaluation, and escalation of incidents.
• Ensure proper treatment of Manage alerts related to AML, sanctions, terrorism financing, market abuse, and data privacy, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Develop and oversee the entity’s risk appetite and ensure risks remain within approved thresholds.
• Partner with the first line of defense to maintain a strong risk profile, drive mitigation actions, and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Lead the response to audits, inspections, remediation actions, and regulatory reviews.
• Prepare and coordinate the Entity Risk Committee and quarterly reporting to the Management Board and Supervisory Board.
• Monitor regulatory developments, evaluate their impact, and ensure timely and effective compliance adaptation.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing Risk & Compliance team, fostering expertise and ensuring strong succession planning.
• Promote a robust risk and compliance culture across the organization.
• Ensure the organizational setup meets regulatory standards while supporting operational efficiency.

• Competencies (How)
• Knowledge of compliance risk management applicable to banks,
• Knowledge of non-financial risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• At least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Proven ability to engage with business teams while maintaining independent judgement.
• Ability to articulate clear positions, defend them with conviction, and explain their rationale.
• Strong capacity to foster collaboration, teamwork, and cross-functional alignment.

• Job requirements (Who)

Personal characteristics

• Rigorous, with high sensitivity to risk and compliance topics
• Service‑oriented and supportive mindset
• Strong ability to prioritize, anticipate, and organize
• Demonstrates initiative and autonomy

Skills

• excellent interpersonal & animation skills
• strong analytical skills
• management skills

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the financial sector in risk and compliance  

Why Ayvens?  

With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.

*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.