Role: Director MLRO
Location: Amsterdam, NL
Salary: Competitive
Responsibilities:
- Lead the transaction monitoring team, serving as the point of escalation for complex cases.
- Oversee merchant underwriting process, including managing the underwriting team and making decisions on new merchant applications.
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to combat financial crime and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Design and implement robust anti-money laundering (AML) policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks effectively.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential money laundering risks and vulnerabilities.
- Manage the risk management function, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across the organization.
- Engage with regulatory authorities and participate in industry forums to stay abreast of evolving AML regulations and best practices.
- Foster a risk-aware culture by collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management practices into daily operations.
Your Profile:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in AML, risk management, compliance, or related roles within the electronic money institution (EMI) industry or similar.
- Expertise in the payments sector, particularly in electronic money issuance and card issuing.
- Deep understanding of Dutch regulatory requirements and best practices in AML compliance.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing AML policies, procedures, and controls.
- Strong analytical skills for conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective engagement with regulatory authorities and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing risk management functions.
- Professional certifications in compliance, risk management, or AML (e.g., CAMS, CFE) are preferred.
