Director MLRO

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.