Head of Compliance

• Accountable for ensuring that Alter Domus Netherlands B.V. is fully compliant with all relevant rules and regulations, while adhering to Group policies
• Ensure regular and comprehensive compliance and financial crime risk assessments, testing and monitoring is completed to identify any risks and control weaknesses and ensure oversight of remediation
• Ensure that all internal compliance policies, procedures and guidelines are fit for purpose, making recommendations and amendments as appropriate
• Provide regular reports to the Board in respect of the outcome of the monitoring and the effectiveness of the compliance function
• Be the key contact person for the Dutch Central Bank and be responsible for meeting the deadlines on the reporting to the Dutch Central Bank
• Have oversight of local legislative and regulatory developments and be involved with compliance related project and issue resolution for Alter Domus Netherlands and Alter Domus Group
• Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with operational and business managers and stakeholders to facilitate partnership approach to compliance risk management
• Support the Group Financial Crime team in the development of frameworks for the oversight and monitoring of the Group’s compliance with financial crime systems and controls relating to AML/CTF/PF, Sanctions, Fraud, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Tax Evasion & Market Abuse)
• Provide accurate and timely advice to the business
• Actively role model a high-performance culture, with clear accountabilities and scalable and efficient processes
• Understand the capability of your team and lead initiatives to explore new ideas and technologies that improve performance to deliver on your objectives, actively managing performance and developing a pipeline of talent
• Report findings and recommendations and matters requiring escalation to the Group Head of Financial Crime, the Board, internal and external auditors, and regulatory examiners, as appropriate
• Be a member to the compliance platform of a Holland Quastor and other organisations as appropriate
• Prepare summaries of legislative and regulatory changes and disseminate compliance bulletins to the organization. Assists in the creation of forms and disclosure documents for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures
• Execute compliance policies, procedures, and programs. Recommend and help to develop and implement changes to existing and proposed procedures, policies, and programs
• Identify, develop, and communicate compliance education programs and assist with compliance training
• Assist in coordination of regulatory examinations, including the facilitation of information gathering and analysis, and the integration of data into a logical and consistent format
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and stay connected with key stakeholders and other heads of Risk & Compliance
• Actively role model a high-performance culture, with clear accountabilities and scalable and efficient processes
• Promote initiatives to explore new ideas and technologies that improve performance to deliver on your objectives, actively managing performance and developing a pipeline of talent

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a Compliance, MLRO or Deputy MLRO role supporting the Netherlands financial services industry, preferably within the trust sector
• Deep understanding of Netherlands financial crime laws and regulations and related systems and controls with knowledge of financial crime systems, including AML/TF/PF, Sanctions, Bribery & Corruption & Fraud requirements
• In-depth knowledge of the Wwft and Sw regulations is required
• Proven experience in managing relationships with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)
• Certified compliance officer and preferably registration at DSI
• Familiarity with the Wtt 2018 is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong analytical, and communication skills
• A relevant professional Compliance or Financial Crime qualification is essential

Familiarity with the Wtt 2018

• Support for professional accreditations
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location