Job Description:
As a Policy Compliance Officer based in Athens, you will operate within Greece’s Finance, Banking & Insurance ecosystem. Athens—Greece’s financial hub and home to the Hellenic Exchanges and headquarters of major banks—offers access to the Bank of Greece, HCMC, and policy makers under the SSM and ECB. You will translate business objectives into clear financial outcomes while protecting customers and the franchise. Your remit interacts with MiFID II, Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, ESMA and EBA guidance, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rules, Bank of Greece supervision, SSM expectations, GDPR, AMLD, and Greek tax codes, reflecting EU and Greek expectations. The position strengthens the three‑lines‑of‑defense model, clarifying roles between business, risk oversight, and audit. You will calibrate appetite statements, early‑warning indicators, and challenge front‑line decisions where necessary. Scenario design, reverse stress testing, and recovery planning are integral to credible risk management. Policies translate regulation into pragmatic controls that fit Greek market realities and customer expectations. Ethical judgment, independence, and clear communication underpin effectiveness and regulatory trust. Tools and standards referenced include MiFID II, Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, ESMA and EBA guidance, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rules, Bank of Greece supervision, SSM expectations, GDPR, AMLD, and Greek
Job Requirement:
To thrive as a Policy Compliance Officer in Athens, candidates bring tangible achievements and a disciplined approach to delivery. Requirements reflect MiFID II, Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, ESMA and EBA guidance, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rules, Bank of Greece supervision, SSM expectations, GDPR, AMLD, and Greek tax codes and local market practices at ATHEX and Greek banking groups. Risk management experience across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk; three‑lines‑of‑defense fluency. Practical knowledge of Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, AMLD, and local guidance from the Bank of Greece and HCMC. Scenario design, stress testing, and early‑warning indicators with clear escalation paths. Policy drafting, RCSA facilitation, and control testing with measurable remediation outcomes. Independence, strong ethics, and credibility when challenging business proposals. Tools and standards referenced include MiFID II, Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, ESMA and EBA guidance, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rules, Bank of Greece supervision, SSM expectations, GDPR, AMLD, and Greek tax codes, Athens Stock Exchange practices, ATHEX clearing, TARGET2, SEPA, ELSTAT data, and ECB communications. Tools and standards referenced include MiFID II, Basel III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 9/17, ESMA and EBA guidance, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rules, Bank of Greece supervision, SSM expectations, GDPR,
