Head of Assurance & Governance

We are supporting a leading international financial services organization in their search for a Head of Assurance & Governance to join their team in Warsaw. The organization is known for its commitment to integrity operational excellence and continuous development. Their Warsaw office plays a strategic role in supporting both regional and global functions fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

As Head of Assurance & Governance you will lead the compliance assurance function oversee governance frameworks and ensuring robust monitoring and testing of key controls across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and managing a risk-based Compliance Assurance plan.
• Conducting independent assurance activities to assess the design and effectiveness of controls addressing compliance risks.
• Performing risk assessments and escalating control issues or policy breaches.
• Validating remediation actions and ensuring governance arrangements are up to date and effective.
• Leading compliance testing monitoring and reporting programs.
• Preparing quarterly summaries and detailed MIS for senior management and board-level reporting.
• Enhancing assurance methodologies and leveraging data analytics to improve compliance efficiency.
• Building strong relationships with business process owners and stakeholders.
• Supporting compliance training and contributing to strategic initiatives and projects.
• Overseeing governance frameworks including policy reviews training and committee reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Min. 5 years of experience in Compliance Audit Legal or other control-related functions within financial services or a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of compliance risks controls and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in planning and executing compliance reviews and issue validations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced analytical and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• A proactive independent mindset with strong ethical judgment and attention to detail.

This is a senior-level opportunity to shape the compliance and governance landscape of a respected international organization working closely with executive leadership and contributing to strategic decision-making.