Director Group Compliance

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in play solutions such as playing cards card & board games and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to Live Different Play Different. To achieve this the family-owned company headquartered in Belgium operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities stretching from the US over Latin America and Europe to Japan.

The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle Bee Copag Shuffle and many locally loved brands. At the same time Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies.

Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765 the company draws on a rich tradition whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow.

Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come.

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As the Director - GroupCompliance you lead and continuously evolve Cartamundis global compliance framework ensuring adherence to applicable laws regulations and internal policies across all regions and business units. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership you provide independent oversight while embedding compliance as a pragmatic enabler of the business.

You will join the Legal & Compliance team and be based at Cartamundis HQ in Turnhout Belgium.

Operating in a complex international matrix organization you will drive alignment and accountability through influence. The role oversees key compliance risk areas including anti-bribery and corruption competition law data protection and product and consumer regulations and proactively identifies regulatory changes in core regions. It is responsible for mandatory global compliance training.

The position plays a critical role in supporting business activities across Cartamundis manufacturing solutions and entertainment businesses spanning third-party branded products in a B2B environment and owned-brand activities across both B2B and direct-to-consumer channels. It ensures that legal compliance and ethical considerations are anchored in business processes and embedded in commercial decision-making and business growth. It promotes a strong culture of integrity through leading by example championing the Code of Conduct (Code of conduct - Cartamundi) maintaining effective speak-up processes and overseeing investigations and remediation efforts.

• 10 plus years professional compliance experience.
• Strong background in compliance legal risk internal audit regulatory affairs or related fields.
• GDPR knowledge.
• Extensive experience in complex matrixed multinational environments.
• Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or product-based environments with global clients is key.
• Exposure to licensing distribution or third-party ecosystems is a strong plus.
• Exposure to consumer facing business is a plus.
• Strategic mindset combined with pragmatic business-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in an autonomous yet team spirited way in a multicultural environment.
• High integrity independence and ability to operate at executive level.
• Fluent in English. Dutch profiency is a plus.
• Willing to travel internationally - up to 10%

• A senior executive role with clear global mandate and impact safeguarding Cartamundis license to operate
• Partnering with senior management with the authority to influence key decisions
• The opportunity to further shape and mature a global compliance framework in a complex international matrix organization
• Broad international exposure working across regions cultures and product categories
• A valuesdriven familyowned company with a longterm responsible business mindset
• An environment where compliance is a trusted business partner creating value
• Strong opportunities for personal growth and leadership development
• Competitive executive compensation aligned with market practice

Are you ready for a new challenge Surf to and apply online. We look forward to receiving your resume and application letter.

Cartamundiis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities. We do not discriminateon the basis ofsex gender identity or expression sexual orientation race or ethnic origin colour religion or belief age disability national or social origin marital or family status genetic or health information veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.