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Knowledge and skills of a compliance officer

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Legal understanding, entrepreneurial understanding and security in the handling of data – these are the most important characteristics of a compliance officer. In addition, however, there is still further knowledge and skills that are among the requirements for a compliance officer.

Strategic thinking is an ability that no compliance officer should lack.

Rechtsanwalt Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.
First steps

We offer you further training to become a compliance specialist.

The requirements of a compliance officer range from analytical thinking and work to the strength of communication to legal and moral integrity.

Good English skills are an important prerequisite for communication.

Rechtsanwalt Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.

Business knowledge of its own

Expertise on the company and the relevant market as well as experience in management are essential for the job as a compliance officer.

Legal knowledge

It is also good if a compliance officer is familiar with laws and jurisprudence, but he does not necessarily have to have studied law.

Compliance areas

Traditionally important for compliance Jurisdiction in particular, the following areas:

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Knowledge and skills of a compliance officer

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