Compliance & Governance Specialist - Frankfurt (m/f/d)

About the Role

As Compliance & Governance Specialist, you will work within the Compliance function and support DPO.

You will also play a key role in Compliance Monitoring, risk management support, advisory tasks, and cross‑department collaboration.

Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting Compliance Monitoring activities according to the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan
• Documenting findings, following up remediation actions, and supporting the continuous improvement of internal controls
• Assisting with external audits and regulatory reviews

• Supporting the DPO with the execution of the Data Protection control plan
• Performing data protection‑related controls and monitoring activities
• Drafting and updating policies, standards, and procedures related to GDPR/BDSG
• Providing guidance to business teams on data protection topics

• Acting as a point of contact for regulatory and data protection questions from Operations, Technology, Legal, Procurement, and business teams
• Cooperating with 2nd Line of Defence and Oversight functions
• Supporting efficient processes and strengthening governance frameworks

About You

You are a strong match if you bring:

• 3+ years experience in Compliance or Regulatory services - ideally in financial services or an audit/consulting environment
• Knowledge of relevant German/EU regulations (WpHG, KWG, MaComp, MaRisk, MiFID)
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with various stakeholders
• Fluency in German & English

• A well‑established, collaborative working environment
• A role with high visibility and meaningful impact
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements