Compliance Lead

At Catawiki every day brings the extraordinary! Whether its a or we encounter exceptional objects every day.

Were a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75000 unique items in auction carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date were on a mission to become the worlds most popular destination for special objects. As a growing diverse and sustainable scale-up we proudly live by our core values:

• Taking ownership and driving impact
• Being open to change and feedback
• Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

If these values resonate with you wed love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!

About the role

As our Lead Compliance Counsel you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Catawiki meets all regulatory requirements and adheres to internal policies supporting our mission to be a trusted and secure platform for users worldwide. You will act as a strategic advisor championing compliance across all levels of the organization while building and overseeing frameworks that mitigate risk and foster a culture of compliance.

This is a highly impactful role that combines compliance strategy operational leadership and cross-functional collaboration to support Catawikis growth and success. Flexibility and creative problem-solving will be essential as you identify smarter faster and more impactful ways to align legal and compliance operations with business priorities.

What youll do

• Strategic Compliance Leadership:
  • Develop and implement Catawikis company-wide compliance program ensuring alignment with applicable laws regulations and business objectives.
  • Monitor and analyze regulatory developments identifying potential impacts on business operations and proactively advising on necessary adjustments.
  • Conduct regulatory & compliance risk assessments to understand prioritize and mitigate risks in alignment with the companys risk appetite with a focus on creative and practical solutions.
• Policy Development & Enforcement:
  • Create review and enforce policies related to key compliance themes including product regulatory compliance (e.g. CITES ivory diamonds cultural heritage) DSA compliance consumer protection laws financial regulations product safety and speak-up mechanisms.
  • Establish mechanisms for detecting reporting and addressing compliance violations ensuring effective remediation and minimal impact.
• Training & Awareness:
  • Develop and deliver employee training programs to build awareness and understanding of compliance policies and their importance to the companys goals.
  • Foster a compliance-driven culture through proactive communication and engagement across departments emphasizing a pragmatic hands-on approach.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Act as a strategic partner to management employees and other departments providing guidance on compliance-related matters and ensuring seamless integration of compliance into business operations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain consistency in compliance messaging terminology and practices across the organization.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain consistency in compliance messaging terminology and practices across the organization.
  • Think outside traditional compliance frameworks to identify innovative efficient ways to streamline processes and enhance the impact of compliance initiatives.
• Coaching and Leadership:
  • Inspire mentor and develop junior counsels within the team fostering growth and ensuring they are equipped to manage complex compliance challenges. This role offers significant opportunities to shape the compliance function enabling innovative solutions and creating impactful strategies while coaching and empowering team members to take ownership of their development and contributions.
• Regulatory Engagement:
  • Represent the company in administrative or law enforcement audits investigations or litigation ensuring Catawikis interests are protected.
  • Build relationships with regulatory agencies and participate in public discourse around developments in laws policies and enforcement.
• Operational Oversight:
  • Monitor compliance KPIs and performance metrics regularly reporting to the Board and leadership on compliance risks and initiatives.
  • Lead audits and investigations ensuring all records strategies and corrective actions align with legal requirements and best practices.

What youll bring

We are looking for a candidate who combines strategic thinking with hands-on expertise thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building robust compliance frameworks that drive business success. A commercial can-do mindset and the ability to serve as an architect of opportunities within compliance and legal frameworks are crucial to succeed in this role.

• A Masters degree in Law Compliance or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience in compliance or legal roles preferably in e-commerce tech or platform-based businesses.
• Deep knowledge of compliance regulations including AML anti-corruption export controls sanctions DSA compliance consumer protection laws and product safety.
• Proven experience leading compliance programs and navigating complex cross-jurisdictional regulatory landscapes.
• Strong ability to approach compliance from a risk-based perspective identifying opportunities and solutions to manage risk pragmatically.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with a focus on operational efficiency and productivity.
• A proactive solution-oriented mindset with a growth-driven attitude.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Why Youll Love Working with Us

• Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80 categories. In our flat structure every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
• A Culture of Connection defines us. Were a passionate diverse and collaborative team of 800 Catawikains and 60 nationalities all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
• Celebrate Lifes Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us youll receive a 100 Catavoucher and on each birthday youll get a 50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to Pursue Your Passion. We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3 5 8 10 years) with additional time off plus extra leave for lifes big moments like marriage engagements or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding whats available in your country please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means we typically ask you to be in the office 2 out of 5 days roughly 40% of your working time to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. Of course if the job description specifies that the role is 100% remotesuch as for certain expert or sales positionsthen that arrangement will apply.

Interested

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to .

If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.