Senior Ethics & Compliance Consultant

Job Description

Consultor Senior de Compliance | CBRE

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CBRE, located in Madrid, Spain. CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. This pivotal role within the Ethics & Compliance Department ensures the robust local deployment of the global compliance program, safeguarding the business through strategic risk management and expert advice. The position is essential for maintaining integrity, adherence to regulations, and fostering a strong ethical culture across Western Europe.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Madrid, Spain

• Team: Ethics & Compliance Department, reporting to the Field Compliance Officer of Western Europe
• Mission: Lead the local deployment of the Ethics & Compliance Program, apply a risk-based approach, strategically advise the business, and ensure global-local alignment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Implementation: Lead the local deployment of the Global Ethics & Compliance Program, adapting it to the specific local environment.
• Business Advisory: Provide expert support and strategic advice to the business on Ethics & Compliance matters, including conflicts of interest, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABAC), privacy, and criminal risks.
• Risk Management: Develop, recommend, and execute initiatives for risk management and internal controls, including defining metrics and mechanisms for continuous monitoring.
• Compliance Oversight: Evaluate adherence to relevant regulations, internal policies, and global standards, ensuring fulfillment of both internal and external reporting obligations.
• Training & Integration: Deliver comprehensive training and communication on Ethics & Compliance topics and support the integration of global programs like FIT team and privacy, aligning them with local standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: University degree in Law, Business Administration (ADE), Finance, or related disciplines.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of experience within a Compliance department or the Compliance area of a professional services company or law firm.
• Skills: Bilingual proficiency in English; strong knowledge of Compliance frameworks including AML, ABAC, conflicts of interest, and privacy; demonstrated autonomy, problem-solving abilities, and capacity for effective work.
• Bonus: Prior experience in the Real Estate sector is highly valued; knowledge of additional languages such as French or Italian is a plus; Master’s or postgraduate studies in Compliance, corporate compliance, or as a Compliance Officer.