Transform Your Career with KRUK Spain
KRUK Spain, part of the renowned KRUK Group, is a leader in debt collection with more than 25 years of experience. We have a dynamic team of over 500 employees in Spain and more than 3,000 worldwide, operating in key European markets such as Spain, Italy, Romania, and Poland. Guided by our core values — respect, cooperation, responsibility, progress and development, and simplicity — we are committed to building bridges between people and their financial well‑being.
The Project
In a context of growth and transformation, we are looking for a Compliance & Operational Risk Manager, whose main objective will be to ensure that KRUK Spain operates within the current regulatory framework and to manage operational risks, guaranteeing regulatory compliance, business continuity, and effective interaction with supervisory bodies. This strategic role has a direct impact on the sustainability, reputation, and alignment of KRUK Spain with the highest ethical and regulatory standards.
The selected candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing the compliance strategy, in line with KRUK Group guidelines and applicable legislation. They will coordinate risk management systems, oversee incident management, and monitor operational losses. In addition, they will provide methodological support to various business areas and keep the risk map updated.
They will also represent KRUK Spain before supervisory bodies such as the Bank of Spain, and will periodically report to the governing body and the Group’s management on the status of the compliance program and risk management processes.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, with at least 7 years of experience in compliance roles, of which 3 to 5 years should ideally have been in supervised entities, preferably under the Bank of Spain framework.
A minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams and participating in cross‑functional projects will be essential.
This team player should have strong knowledge of European, national, and regional legislation related to compliance (AML, anti‑bribery, data protection, crime prevention), as well as financial supervisory regulations, operational risk management methodologies, corporate governance, internal audit, and business continuity plans.
Additionally, we are seeking someone who can act as a true strategic partner to KRUK Spain’s leadership — a professional who thinks independently, brings well‑reasoned viewpoints, and is confident in defending them, even in conversations with a strong‑minded stakeholders. We value someone with influence and the ability to engage in dialogue with others, someone with presence and the capacity to make an impact when sitting at a table with other co-managers or senior leaders.
What to Expect
You will join a leading, diverse, and inclusive company in the financial sector. Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance through our flexible schedule and hybrid work model (60% remote work and 40% on‑site). This is an opportunity to become an agent of change, drive our growth, and play a crucial role in a company that is standing out in the financial industry.
Are you ready to make a difference? We look forward to meeting you!
At KRUK Spain, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our team. We actively welcome applications from all candidates, fostering equal opportunities and fair competition. It is important to us that our selection process is comfortable and accessible for everyone. Therefore, if you need any specific accommodation during your application process, you can let us know or contact us directly.
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