TL;DR
Compliance Legal Manager (Aviation): Overseeing regulatory adherence and compliance programs for aviation corporate functions with an accent on legal and ethical standards, risk mitigation, and regulatory monitoring. Focus on developing compliance policies, conducting audits, liaising with authorities, and ensuring consumer protection and operational safety.
Location: Budapest, Hungary (onsite)
Company
Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline committed to affordable, reliable, and sustainable air travel with a diverse and inclusive workforce.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain compliance policies including ethical codes, AML, and aviation-specific regulations.
- Monitor industry regulations and internal processes for adherence, focusing on competition, consumer protection, passenger rights, and environmental standards.
- Perform audits, risk assessments, and report non-conformities to leadership.
- Drive yearly compliance programs and investigations.
- Liaise with regulators, coordinate inspections, and manage corrective actions.
- Train staff on compliance topics and investigate whistleblower reports and breaches.
Requirements
- Location: Must be based in Budapest, Hungary
- 4-6+ years of experience in compliance, audit, and reporting.
- Law degree is mandatory; compliance certification is a plus.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) required.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Familiarity with consumer protection regulations is essential; aviation industry knowledge is a plus.
Culture & Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive team with over 8,000 employees from 110+ nationalities.
- Extensive training and development opportunities.
- Commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.