Head of Compliance Governance & Control (f/m/x)

The B-2 unit Compliance Governance & Control is a cross-functional team coordinating various topics and initiatives within RBI Group Compliance. It has a strong supporting and advisory function for the Chief Compliance Officer (Group Compliance B-1), provides expertise to all Compliance departments and manages projects across the division. The current AI transformation is key for RBI Group Compliance and will be supported by the Compliance Governance function for all topic areas. 

Your mission at RBI: 

• Development of the RBI Group Compliance Strategy jointly with the Compliance Leadership Team, coordination of the planning process for Group Compliance and Compliance IT Tribe including running the follow ups 

• Supporting and advisory function for Group Compliance B-1: preparation of decision material, regular reporting and Board of Management and Supervisory Board presentations 

• Enabler and supporting function for the implementation of the Compliance IT target architecture across all Compliance IT product teams 

• Responsible for product ownership in an agile setup for Compliance IT products such as AML transaction monitoring, Sanctions screening, Compliance reporting and Compliance data architecture 

• Supporting the AI and agentic transformation of Group Compliance, considering the Compliance organization and key processes 

• Coordination and management of SREP Process for Compliance, regulatory meetings with JST, ECB, FMA and other regulators  

• Member of the “Expertenteam Compliance” (Raiffeisen Sektor), alignment and coordination of Compliance IT and other topics, e.g. roadmap, budget

• Oversight and controlling of end-to-end Group Compliance budget, including Compliance Tribe

• Responsible for the orchestration of the Compliance Governance function, frameworks and policies, incl. Group steering of RBI Group entities and cross-functional topics such as Compliance reporting, training and awareness 

• Management of the ICS (Internal Control System) Team jointly with the NFR (Non-Financial Risk) Tribe Lead: development and implementation of the internal control system to ensure effective management of operational risks across financial reporting, processes and business operations

Your core competencies: 

• Completed university degree in business administration or IT  

• Proven leadership experience in banking/finance with a strong background in Compliance or comparable area, combined with an in-depth understanding of IT and data topics 

• Transformation experience especially in the field of artificial intelligence and in-depth knowledge of new technologies  

• Communication skills in both German and English for daily internal interactions  

• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with sound reporting and presentation skills, accuracy in data handling and advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel 

• Team player with high initiative and reliability and strong internal and external customer orientation and good communication skills 

• Structured way of working combined with a passion for leveraging existing technologies and exploring and implementing new ones 

Application Deadline: Friday, 27th November 2026 (EOB)

Please submit your application with a motivation letter. 

What's in it for you: 

• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible hours, work-from-home options from Austria. 

• Global community: 75+ nationalities, English as the company language, and work permit support. Our teams thrive on collaboration and mutual respect.  

• Career growth: We believe in continuous learning and proactive career development. Take on challenging work that stretches your abilities, attend trainings, and use new technologies to make a lasting impact.  

• Stay healthy: Subsidized canteen, well-being programs, check-ups, and sport allowances.  

• Save money: Discounts, exclusive banking terms, and a free public transport pass.  

• Family support: Child allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, and holiday childcare.  

• Competitive salary: In accordance with Austrian legal requirements, the minimum salary for this position is EUR 4.206,12 gross per month under the applicable Banking Collective Agreement. The actual salary is typically higher and will be determined individually based on your qualifications, professional experience, and the specific requirements of the role. 

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