Senior Manager Compliance Governance & Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d)

At Quantum Systems, we develop advanced autonomous systems for defense and security across multiple domains, combining unmanned platforms with integrated software and AI.

As Senior Manager Compliance Governance & Regulatory Affairs, you will play a key role in building and strengthening Quantum Systems’ Group Ethics & Compliance program. You will take end-to-end functional ownership for the Group Compliance Management System, with a focus on policy governance, compliance risk assessment, regulatory change management and implementation, compliance monitoring and reporting, data protection coordination, and governance oversight of selected regulatory compliance areas such as trade compliance.

This is a senior individual-contributor role with clear functional ownership and no direct people-management responsibility at present. You will independently develop, implement and continuously improve the compliance programs, frameworks and processes within your area of responsibility, translating regulatory requirements into practical, risk-based and scalable compliance structures. Working closely with relevant corporate functions and subject-matter owners, you will help embed effective compliance into how our fast-growing international business operates and scales.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Own and continuously enhance the Group Compliance Management System, including compliance governance, policy governance, standards, responsibilities and supporting processes.

• Lead compliance risk assessments and regulatory change management and implementation, assessing regulatory developments and translating relevant requirements into clear responsibilities, implementation plans and controls.

• Own compliance monitoring and reporting, establishing risk-based monitoring activities, compliance KPIs and management reporting, and tracking identified issues and remediation.

• Coordinate data protection across the Group, working with relevant stakeholders and the data protection Officer to support effective governance and implementation of privacy requirements.

• Provide governance oversight of selected regulatory compliance areas, including trade compliance, establishing appropriate responsibilities, oversight, escalation and management transparency.

• Advise management and support regulatory and assurance readiness, providing guidance on compliance risks and priorities and coordinating regulatory assessments, audits and related remediation.

What you bring to the team:

• Relevant experience in compliance governance, regulatory compliance or compliance program management, ideally in an international and highly regulated environment.

• A relevant degree or professional qualification, with proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic governance, processes and controls.

• Solid experience in compliance management systems, including risk assessments, policy governance, monitoring, controls, regulatory change and management reporting.

• A digital mindset and affinity for technology, with the ability to effectively use AI, data and modern compliance tools to improve processes, monitoring and reporting.

• Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder skills, with the ability to independently drive complex cross-functional initiatives and advise senior management.

• A pragmatic, hands-on and ownership-driven mindset; experience in defence, aerospace, government contracting or another highly regulated industry is a strong advantage.

• Fluent English required; German is a strong advantage.

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.

• Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.

• Mobile Work: If things get a little busy in the office, you have the option to work remotely one flexible day per week to create the right balance.

• Stay active: With EGYM Wellpass, you get access to thousands of fitness and sports facilities — and of course, we subsidize the membership.

• Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.

• Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.

• Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.

• Lunch-Card: Be powerful with delicious energy, daily lunch budget is sponsored.

• Company Shuttle: Enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Laim in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the workday.

About us:

Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains. We develop, produce and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions designed for mission-critical operations in complex environments.

Our systems combine autonomous platforms, advanced sensors, secure communications, mission software and AI to deliver actionable information, enable faster decision-making and support operations across domains – from the air to the ground and at sea.

Headquartered in Gilching near Munich, with locations across Europe and worldwide, Quantum Systems develops its core technologies in-house. This integrated approach enables us to rapidly innovate, scale and deliver mission-ready solutions while strengthening European technological sovereignty.

Quantum Systems operates in the global dual-use market, serving armed forces, security organizations, public institutions, and industrial and infrastructure customers. Our systems support a broad range of missions, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), situational awareness, critical infrastructure protection and complex multi-domain operations.

What sets us apart is the combination of hardware, software and AI within one integrated ecosystem - built to connect systems, data and operators across domains.

Our mission is clear: Accelerate the world’s transition to unmanned systems for a better future.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.