Compliance Counsel * in München bei Munich Re

Company
Munich Re
Location
Munich , Germany

We in Munich Re's global Compliance Team live and shape integrity. We are responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the group-wide Compliance Management System (CMS). Within the Global Compliance department, the Advisory team assumes end-to-end responsibility for specific compliance programs and provides compliance expertise to all Munich Re units on various compliance topics such as financial sanctions, anti-money laundering, corruption, conduct compliance, ESG, AI and external staff.
We are now looking for an experienced and highly motivated lawyer to further enhance the excellence and quality of service within the Compliance department, focusing on selected core compliance topics within the Munich Re Group.

Your Job

• Design and manage specific compliance programs to mitigate material compliance risks
• Provide expert legal advice on selected core compliance topics and advise on the establishment of legally compliant business processes and controls
• Act as a thought leader by providing exceptional compliance expertise and acknowledged specialist knowledge in advising Munich Re's senior management and stakeholders
• Provide comprehensive project management skills, including coordination of projects with the Munich Re Reinsurance Group, ERGO and MEAG
• Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of controls to identify potential deficits at legal entity, business unit or process level and to continuously improve specific compliance programs
• Act as a group-wide subject matter expert for selected core compliance topics and interact with peers, authorities and associations
• Manage legal changes with respect to selected core compliance topics at national and international level as well as align with the global compliance community to ensure uniform interpretation and implementation across the Munich Re Group

Your Profile

• Qualification as a lawyer with two German state examinations passed with distinction (vollbefriedigend) or equivalent qualification in the UK or US
• Several years of professional experience in the area of compliance, gained in a law firm or in an in-house position
• Ability to motivate others and take responsibility
• Strong understanding of economic and business contexts and processes
• Sound and authentic communication style
• Strong analytical and entrepreneurial approach
• Convincing demeanour and working style, characterised by a high degree of personal responsibility and willingness to take on a leadership role
• High level of commitment and responsiveness, enthusiasm, social competence and team player qualities
• Fluent in German and English

Application Instructions
In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us
As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life ba