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Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

  • Location

    Amsterdam

  • Sector:

    Compliance & Financial Crime

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    €55000 - €70000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Raj Basra

  • Contact email:

    r.basra@ioassociates.eu

  • Job ref:

    BBBH161014_1748357247

  • Published:

    6 days ago

Compliance Officer | Financial Services | Amsterdam (hybrid working)

Our client is a major stock exchange and technology provider. They have a newly created role for a Compliance Officer to join the team. Reporting into the Head of Compliance, you will be afforded a niche and varied role with plenty of exposure of setting up in new jurisdictions (UK & NL), project related compliance, AML, GDPR, Conflicts of Interest, Staff Dealing, MiFID, MiFIR, DORA and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing, reviewing, and updating internal procedural and policy.
  • Conducting transaction monitoring, customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews.
  • Keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations, and internal policies.
  • Analysing alerts generated by AML systems and investigating unusual or suspicious activity.
  • Performing periodic risk assessments and client reviews to ensure continued compliance.
  • Working alongside Risk and Internal Audit to conduct risk assessments and compliance audits to understand risk levels, significance, and scope.
  • Preparing regular compliance reports (inc SARs) to both senior management and regulators.
  • Help to advise management and staff on compliance matters and issues as well as compliance training for all staff.
  • Educate employees on regulations and the impact of non-compliance, incl. assist with the organisation and provision of required trainings.

What We're Looking For:

  • 3+ years of experience in AML, compliance, or financial investigations.
  • Excellent understanding of AML regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
  • Experience working in a trading venue (e.g., MTF).
  • Good understanding of GDPR, Conflicts of Interest, Staff Dealing, MiFID, MiFIR, MAR, DORA, and the supplementing regulations.
  • Experience with AML monitoring systems and corporate AML/KYB is a plus.
  • Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and proven ability to work with complex regulatory texts.
  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, plan workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn and a 'can-do' attitude.

Please note that you will be required to work in their Amsterdam office 3 days per week.

This opportunity is offering unparalleled exposure and would be great for an individual who is looking to enhance their experience. There is plenty of long-term growth and the road-map to go down the MLRO route, so definitely not one to be missed!