Role: (Senior) Compliance Officer
Location: Amsterdam, NL
Salary: Competitive and Candidate Dependent
Reporting To: CCO, London
We are currently representing a global Algo Trading firm who recently launched their entity in Amsterdam, whom are seeking an experienced compliance officer, to become responsible for all EU-based compliance activities. Our client trade across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies, in a number of financial markets across the globe. If you are seeking a position within a global diverse trading firm who work together in solving complex problems, do not hesitate to look further!
The Candidate
* 7+ years of compliance and financial markets experience
* Experience with European exchanges and regulators
* Strong knowledge of MIFID, MAR, EMIR etc
* Strong organizational and presentation skills
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Fluency in English, and Dutch is a bonus
The Role
* 1st point of contact with the local regulators (AFM & DNB)
* Representing the institution in all trade associations internally/externally
* Working alongside the director of the EU and the chief compliance officer in the UK
* Assist in the development, implementation of the compliance monitoring programme, policies, procedures and internal controls
* Oversight of EU and UK market abuse surveillance
* Assessment of the impact of new trading initiatives with particular reference to surveillance and transaction reporting
* Guidance on Exchange rules and ad-hoc advisory
* Implementing compliance training program
* Developing a robust compliance culture
* Reporting directly to the board of directors in Amsterdam/London
