About us
In Piraeus our purpose is to be a pillar of stability for the Greek economy, to fuel growth and to promote innovation. We aim our footprint in society to be positive and lasting, for the benefit of our customers, our people, our shareholders and society at large, fully reflecting our values. In this way we express in practice our will to: create value in all we do, challenge the frontiers, enthuse our customers and build relationships of trust.
Piraeus is the leading financial institution in Greece, in terms of domestic market shares in loans, deposits, and branch presence. The Group provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services to 4.5mn customers, with recognized leadership in SME banking, retail banking, digital banking, insurance and capital markets.
In 2026, Piraeus was recognized at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence as Europe’s Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility, Greece’s Best Bank for ESG, Greece’s Best Retail Bank and Greece’s Best Bank for Large Corporates, and by the Banker as the “Best Bank in Greece” for Growth and for Liquidity at the prestigious Bank of the Year Awards, reflecting our ongoing commitment to responsible banking and sustainability.
Piraeus is a certified Top Employer Greece 2026, an international recognition from the Top Employers Institute that reflects our tangible commitment to investing in our people. As a certified Top Employer Greece 2026, we are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where our employees can grow, develop and make an impact.
About the job:
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead compliance oversight across a portfolio of regulated subsidiaries operating in the insurance, investment, and broader financial services sectors. The role is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of compliance and governance frameworks across subsidiary entities, while providing strategic guidance on regulatory developments, compliance risks, and supervisory expectations. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in highly regulated financial environments, with expertise in the insurance sector and a strong understanding of the regulatory frameworks governing investment, banking and financial products.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Compliance Oversight framework across regulated subsidiaries, including insurance, investment and other financial services entities.
- Oversee and challenge subsidiaries' compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, Group Compliance standards and internal governance frameworks.
- Οversee and advise on the implementation of corrective actions and remediation plans arising from audits, compliance reviews and regulatory inspections
- Provide strategic compliance and regulatory guidance and advice to subsidiary Compliance Officers and senior management, escalating significant governance and compliance issues as appropriate
- Oversee and advise on the assessment of material compliance, regulatory and governance matters across subsidiaries, ensuring timely resolution and effective risk mitigation
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on subsidiaries’ activities, products and control frameworks
- Foster a consistent compliance culture and promote the adoption of Group Compliance best practices across subsidiary entities.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors and external stakeholders on matters impacting subsidiary compliance frameworks, in cooperation with the Competent Compliance Functions of subsidiaries
Qualifications:
- BSc in Finance, Business, Banking, Economics, Risk Management or a related field
- MSc in a relevant discipline will be considered an advantage
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Compliance, Risk Management, or Internal Audit units within the insurance, financial services, or consulting industries
- People management experience, including leadership and development of teams
- Strong knowledge of insurance regulation, including Solvency II, IDD and insurance governance frameworks
- Good understanding of regulations applicable to investment, banking and financial products, including MiFID II, MiCA and related regulatory frameworks
- Experience working with regulated entities and complex group structures
- Professional-level English verbal and writing skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills and experience interacting with regulators and senior governance bodies
What's In It For You
In our bank it is a top priority to provide a modern work environment, where all our employees can perform and grow. As an employee of Piraeus Bank, you will be part of an organization that:
- Holds a leading position in the Greek economy and maintains a robust presence in the community
- Instills a workplace culture that embraces open communication, respect, inclusion and equal opportunities
- Offers a competitive remuneration package, private health insurance program and other benefits for both employees and their families
- Provides a challenging working environment that values accountability and celebrates high performance by implementing appropriate incentives
- Empowers personal & career development and continuous learning while encouraging creative thinking and innovation
- Provides an all-bank wellbeing program, fostering initiatives that enhance physical, mental & emotional health.
- Provides digital technologies and tools that fully support new ways of working and flexible working options, while communicating regularly and effectively
All applications will be treated with confidentiality.
Application Deadline: 27/10/2026
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