Compliance Officer
Our client is a high-performing fixed income trading firm based in Amsterdam, operating at the forefront of European capital markets. With a strong focus on regulatory integrity and operational excellence, they are seeking a skilled Compliance Officer to join their second line of defence.
This is a key compliance role covering both regulatory compliance and AML/KYC oversight. You will ensure the firm's adherence to a broad range of European financial regulations, including MiFID II, MiFIR, GDPR, and the newly enforced DORA framework. You'll work closely with trading, legal, and KYC teams to maintain a strong compliance culture and proactively manage regulatory risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, including MiFID II, MiFIR, GDPR, and DORA, and assess their impact on the firm's operations.
- Oversee the firm's AML/KYC framework, including onboarding, transaction monitoring, and periodic reviews.
- Maintain and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and controls in line with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Conduct internal compliance reviews and risk assessments.
- Act as a point of contact for regulatory inquiries and audits.
- Support the implementation of DORA requirements, including ICT risk management, incident reporting, and third-party oversight
- Ensure GDPR compliance across data handling, privacy policies, and client communications.
- Deliver training and awareness sessions to staff on compliance obligations and best practices.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a compliance role within financial services, ideally in a trading or capital markets environment.
- Strong working knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, including MiFID II and MiFIR.
- Experience with AML/KYC processes and regulatory reporting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
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