About the job

Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm operating in global financial markets. They are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Officer with a strong interest in Digital Assets to join their Regulatory Compliance team in Amsterdam.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advising the business on complex regulatory matters, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping shape the firm's digital asset compliance framework within a highly entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.Description

Responsibilities

Analyse existing and upcoming financial market regulations, translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
Lead the implementation of regulatory changes across the organisation, ensuring alignment with trading activities and operational processes.
Act as the primary compliance advisor to the Trading department on complex regulatory matters.
Own, maintain and continuously improve the regulatory compliance framework.
Draft, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
Provide independent second-line oversight and constructive challenge to business initiatives.
Lead and contribute to regulatory-driven projects and strategic business initiatives.
Advise on Digital Assets regulation, including MiCAR and its interaction with MiFID II, supporting the development of crypto and tokenised securities trading activities.
Build and maintain relationships with regulators, exchanges and other external stakeholders, managing regulatory inquiries, inspections and audits.
Conduct regulatory risk assessments and monitor ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.
Develop and deliver compliance training across the organisation.
Support senior management through regulatory updates, impact assessments and reporting.
Collaborate closely with senior compliance leadership on strategic regulatory initiatives.

About You

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
5-8+ years of experience within Regulatory Compliance in a financial markets environment.
Knowledge of European financial markets regulation, including MiFID II, MiFIR, EMIR, MAR, MiCAR, DORA and related frameworks.
Experience drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
Proven track record of working directly with regulators and managing regulatory inspections or audits.
Experience advising senior stakeholders within investment banking, capital markets, proprietary trading or exchange-traded environments.
Strong understanding of financial instruments, trading activities and financial markets.
Experience conducting regulatory impact assessments and compliance risk analyses.
Strong interest in Digital Assets and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
High level of integrity, sound judgement and the ability to work independently.

What's on Offer

Base salary of up to €120,000 gross per year, depending on experience.
Performance-based annual bonus.
Non-contributory pension scheme.
Hybrid working environment (3 days in office).
Travel allowance.
Extensive learning and development opportunities, including access to professional training and industry conferences.
Comprehensive onboarding programme.
Daily catered lunch, premium coffee and fully stocked kitchen.
Modern on-site gym with access to personal trainers and wellness initiatives.
Regular company events and international networking opportunities.
Opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial international trading firm at the forefront of financial markets and digital assets.
Excellent career development within a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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