About this role
Department
Proposition: “Join our team as a Compliance Officer at Robeco, a leading global asset manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, result-oriented and supportive environment, contributing to our mission of maintaining the highest standards of compliance and integrity”
Department
As a Compliance Officer, you will be part of the Compliance department based in Rotterdam. Alongside your team of seasoned compliance professionals, you will support Robeco and its staff in managing Compliance & Integrity risks in order to ensure that we effectively navigate the complex regulatory landscape of a global asset manager, protect our clients and maintain a strong reputation in the industry. Compliance covers a wide range of topics, such as CDD/AML, Market abuse, Fraud, Sustainability regulations, Treating clients fairly and Privacy as well as rules relating to behavior of staff (e.g. private investments, gifts & entertainment and conflicts of interest). All being integrated in our international asset management business.
Compliance provides oversight and support with respect to Robeco’s global activities, including our head office in Rotterdam and 14 international offices within the EU, Switzerland, UK, Dubai, Asia Pacific and USA. The team in Rotterdam consists of 13 colleagues, who collaborate closely with the local Compliance Officers in our offices abroad. Together we form the Global Compliance team of 28 highly motivated members.
Position & Requirements
Position & Requirements
What will you do:
- Maintain and embed comprehensive compliance frameworks in a range of fields, including data privacy & AI, corruption, conflicts of interest and misconduct
- Engage in a variety of compliance activities, including identifying regulatory obligations, conducting risk assessments, developing & implementing internal policies, building awareness and conducting compliance monitoring activities
- Act as a subject matter expert with regard to the compliance themes entrusted to you, by providing specialist advice and support within Global Compliance and to business departments
- Fulfil a generalist business partner role for one or more designated business departments, particularly within Sales & Marketing and corporate domains, with whom you build strong relationships
- Oversee, challenge and advise on compliance matters and risk taking
- Coordinate and collaborate with other Global Compliance colleagues, both within international teams and through continuous alignment across office locations
- Work closely with other control functions, such as Risk Management, Legal Affairs and Internal Audit
What we are looking for in a candidate:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (law, business administration, economics or related field)
- Approximately 5 years of relevant working experience in compliance (more experience in other relevant areas is welcome), at an asset manager or in the financial industry.
- A pro-active, connecting personality with the drive and ability to develop relationships in international and cross functional settings
- Eager to learn, curious by nature
- A business-driven mindset, embracing changes while maintaining high ethical standards
- Ability to provide countervailing power and to drive change
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- Familiarity with modern technology including AI (MS Copilot)
What We Offer
- A global, dynamic environment with a wide range of compliance topics.
- Direct exposure to international regulations and senior stakeholders.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A flexible and supportive working environment.
- A culture built on integrity, expertise, and collaboration.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.
Robeco Recruiting Team