As Lead Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, you will support, enable, advise, coordinate and oversee consistency in VFS’ approach to applicable regulatory requirements, with a focus on financial services regulation, AML / KYC and sanctions, insurance distribution and ESG-related requirements applicable to regulated entities.
You will act as a global subject matter expert and strategic advisor, supporting business growth while maintaining strong regulatory governance and control.
Your starting point will be to, together with your legal & compliance colleagues at VFS and in the broad cross-functional network at the Volvo Group, take responsibilities in the following areas:
• Establish global best practices and provide legal interpretation, frameworks and guidance for financial regulatory requirements
• Monitor, assess and respond to evolving regulatory developments
• Provide clear, practical guidance on regulatory obligations to support consistent market-level application
• Support establishment of appropriate controls, governance, and documentation
• Establish and oversee VFS’ global framework for AML, KYC, and sanctions compliance
• Promote consistency with regulatory expectations and internal standards
• Support and enable continued optimization and digitalization of monitoring and screening processes to be implemented by the relevant functions and local markets
• Advise on complex risk areas (e.g., sanctions developments, circumvention risks, enhanced due diligence frameworks)
• Advise on the application of AML / KYC, CFT, and sanctions requirements in the context of credit risk assessments, customer due diligence, transaction structuring, and other commercial transactions
• Provide global legal oversight and support of insurance regulatory frameworks applicable to VFS activities
• Support, enable, and guide the evolution of the VFS insurance compliance framework for implementation by local markets
• Provide practical guidance and education to support compliant insurance distribution activities and understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
• Interpret and advise on ESG-related regulatory requirements and reporting obligations affecting VFS’ activities
• Support regulatory readiness for disclosure, governance, and prudential ESG frameworks by providing global guidance and coordinating consistent approaches
• Collaborate with Sustainability, Risk, and Finance colleagues to assess regulatory impacts, develop practical implementation guidance, support internal governance and reporting processes, and promote consistent market readiness for ESG-related regulatory obligations
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the VFS compliance framework by collaborating with relevant stakeholders, supporting the implementation and monitoring of compliance initiatives, and ensuring alignment with Volvo Group policies and regulatory requirements across all activities
Your future team
You will report directly to the Head of Compliance of VFS. In VFS, we demonstrate a clear vision to continue Transforming Together, a global mindset and a proven track record of successfully developing people, teams, culture, and leadership.
In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place To Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers. This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.