Director - Group Compliance - #52524

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in “play” solutions, such as playing cards, card & board games, and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3,000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to “Live Different, Play Different.” To achieve this, the family-owned company, headquartered in Belgium, operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities, stretching from the US, over Latin America and Europe, to Japan.

The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle, Bee, Copag, Shuffle and many locally loved brands. At the same time, Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies.

Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765, the company draws on a rich tradition, whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow.

Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come.

Learn more about what we do at https://www.cartamundi.com and follow us on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/company/cartamundi

Director - Group Compliance

Your function:

As the Director - Group Compliance, you lead and continuously evolve Cartamundi’s global compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across all regions and business units. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership, you provide independent oversight while embedding compliance as a pragmatic enabler of the business.

You will join the Legal & Compliance team and be based at Cartamundi’s HQ in Turnhout, Belgium.

Operating in a complex, international matrix organization, you will drive alignment and accountability through influence. The role oversees key compliance risk areas including anti-bribery and corruption, competition law, data protection, and product and consumer regulations and proactively identifies regulatory changes in core regions. It is responsible for mandatory global compliance training.

The position plays a critical role in supporting business activities across Cartamundi's manufacturing, solutions, and entertainment businesses, spanning third-party branded products in a B2B environment and owned-brand activities across both B2B and direct-to-consumer channels. It ensures that legal, compliance, and ethical considerations are anchored in business processes and embedded in commercial decision-making and business growth. It promotes a strong culture of integrity through leading by example, championing the Code of Conduct (Code of conduct - Cartamundi), maintaining effective speak-up processes, and overseeing investigations and remediation efforts.

Your profile:

• 10 plus years’ professional compliance experience.
• Strong background in compliance, legal, risk, internal audit, regulatory affairs or related fields.
• GDPR knowledge.
• Extensive experience in complex, matrixed multinational environments.
• Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or product-based environments with global clients is key.
• Exposure to licensing, distribution, or third-party ecosystems is a strong plus.
• Exposure to consumer facing business is a plus.
• Strategic mindset combined with pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in an autonomous yet team spirited way in a multicultural environment.
• High integrity, independence, and ability to operate at executive level.
• Fluent in English. Dutch profiency is a plus.
• Willing to travel internationally - up to 10%

Our offer:

• A senior executive role with clear global mandate and impact, safeguarding Cartamundi’s license to operate
• Partnering with senior management with the authority to influence key decisions
• The opportunity to further shape and mature a global compliance framework in a complex, international matrix organization
• Broad international exposure, working across regions, cultures, and product categories
• A values‑driven, family‑owned company with a long‑term, responsible business mindset
• An environment where compliance is a trusted business partner, creating value
• Strong opportunities for personal growth and leadership development
• Competitive executive compensation aligned with market practice

Interested?

Are you ready for a new challenge? Surf to www.cartamundi.com//careers and apply online. We look forward to receiving your resume and application letter.

Cartamundi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, age, disability, national or social origin, marital or family status, genetic or health information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.