Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Serve as the main liaison for the company with supervisors, including AFM and DNB.

• Ensure the MiCAR licence is maintained and continuously comply with relevant regulations.

• Provide guidance to the board on the regulatory framework and licensing strategy for additional authorisations.

• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and convert them into a prioritised implementation plan.

• Report to the board regarding compliance status, incidents, and key risk indicators.

• Deliver regular reports to supervisors.

• Update and uphold company policies and procedures, ensuring they are current and consistently applied across the organisation.

• Advise product and engineering teams on compliance-related software, including onboarding processes, review flows, transfer services, and custody arrangements.

• Maintain the compliance monitoring and testing program.

• Oversee the remediation of audit and supervisory review findings.

• Supervise the first-line CDD team and act as the final reviewer for escalated cases.

• Manage second-line reporting processes, including transaction monitoring escalations, unusual transaction reporting to FIU-Nederland, and sanctions screening notifications.

• Oversee compliance with Travel Rule, DAC8, and CARF reporting obligations.

• Execute the compliance training programme for internal staff.

• Represent the compliance function in external settings, including industry associations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Five to ten years of experience in compliance within a regulated financial institution, such as a bank, payment institution, investment firm, or crypto-asset service provider.

• Completion of the certified compliance officer program.

• Proven experience in applying for and maintaining regulatory licences, along with direct communication with supervisors.

• Experience managing a small to medium-sized compliance team or independently overseeing a significant compliance area at a larger institution.

• Experience in developing, implementing, and owning company policies and procedures.

• Familiarity with MiCAR, DORA, Wft, Wwft, Sanctiewet, TFR, DAC8, or similar EU financial regulations.

• Practical experience with CDD, transaction monitoring, and reporting unusual transactions.

• Confidence in representing compliance to senior management and the board.

• Proficient in English and Dutch.

• A university degree in law, finance, economics, risk management, or a related discipline.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced scale-up environment where processes are still being established.

• Experience with asset management and institutional lending concepts, particularly in relation to bitcoin and other crypto-assets.

• Familiarity with ComplyAdvantage, Crystal Blockchain analytics, and Notabene.

• Understanding of fintech partnership models, including banking-as-a-service and third-party custody.

• Experience advising technical teams and translating compliance issues into actionable recommendations.

• Professional certifications in compliance, AML, or other relevant fields are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• The flexibility to choose between fully remote work and working from the office in Rotterdam.

• The opportunity to participate in the share certificate programme.

• Travel reimbursement or an NS Business Card for your commute.

• Funding for training and access to learning resources.

• A fully stocked pantry and fridge at the office, including meals, snacks, and beverages.

• Discounted access to Urban Sports Club and LeaseBike plans.

• Direct access to the board.

• Complete ownership of the compliance function.