Director Business Line Compliance (Financial Services)

Location: Hybrid, based in Madrid, Spain, with some days onsite

Company

hirify.global is a global banking group with a technology-driven transformation and a Corporate & Investment Banking division serving complex corporate and institutional clients.

What you will do

• Set the Madrid Business Line Compliance strategy in alignment with global SCIB objectives.
• Lead compliance coverage for Global Markets, Global Banking, and Global Transaction Banking.
• Advise senior business leaders on complex products, structured transactions, new initiatives, and regulatory risks.
• Manage relationships with local regulators and lead responses to inquiries, inspections, thematic reviews, and enforcement matters.
• Oversee regulatory change programs, compliance risk assessments, surveillance, monitoring, investigations, and escalation processes.
• Represent Spain in global governance forums and provide executive reporting to committees, boards, and senior management.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of financial services compliance experience in a major global bank or regulated institution.
• Experience at Director or equivalent senior leadership level, including advising senior business leaders in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Extensive Global Markets, particularly FICC, compliance experience with exposure to Investment Banking and Transaction Banking.
• Strong experience managing regulatory relationships and high-impact supervisory engagements.
• Deep knowledge of European frameworks including MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, and SFTR, plus cross-border regimes.
• Fluent English required; the role is full-time and permanently based in Madrid with regular interaction with global teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks including CFTC, SEC, Dodd-Frank, Swap Dealer, and Volcker requirements.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA or Law degree, or certifications such as CFA, ICA, CISI, or ACAMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexible hours.
• Global career opportunities and access to extensive learning courses through hirify.global Open Academy.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Preferential banking terms, special loan interest rates, life insurance, and wellness support.
• Childcare support, family-friendly programs, employee advisory services, gym membership, meal subsidy, parking, and shuttle services in Madrid.