Senior Compliance Manager / Compliance Lead

Headhunter: Robert Half

Financial Services

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland - Niederlande

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

In this Compliance Manager role, you will strengthen the second line of defense within a regulated payments/fintech environment in Amsterdam. You’ll collaborate with product, operations, and leadership to mature the compliance framework and ensure regulatory alignment. You’ll tackle product governance, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting, shaping processes that balance regulatory expectations with business needs. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role with a clear path to influence governance and controls in a fast-moving setting.

Responsibilities

Perform second line risk and compliance assessments for new/changed products, partnerships, and integrations prior to go-live
Challenge business proposals to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal standards
Oversee adherence to product governance requirements across the approval lifecycle
Enhance the second line compliance monitoring program and assess control effectiveness
Oversee outsourced second line activities and monitor SLAs
Coordinate and facilitate regulatory reporting, including DNB questionnaires/thematic reviews
Prepare, consolidate, and submit regulatory materials with relevant stakeholders
Maintain and support ongoing compliance frameworks and governance processes
Provide day-to-day compliance advisory to internal stakeholders
Track regulatory developments relevant to the business
Review financial crime escalations and support SAR filings to the FIU
Support additional compliance and risk activities as assigned by the CRCO

Key requirements

8+ years of compliance and/or financial crime experience in payments, EMI, fintech, or broader financial services
Proven experience in a regulated environment and second line of defense
Experience with product approval, regulatory engagement, and compliance monitoring programs
Practical understanding of PSD2, EMD2, and PSD3 trajectory
Strong knowledge of AMLD5/6 and EU, UK, and OFAC sanctions fundamentals
Familiarity with PARP, EBA Guidelines (outsourcing and ICT/DORA intersections)
Understanding of risk and control frameworks such as RCSA and SIRA
Strong stakeholder management and concise written communication
Ability to translate data into MI, KRIs, and dashboards
Experience overseeing third parties, outsourcing, and SLA performance
Strong reporting skills with a practical, decision-oriented mindset
Hands-on, proactive, with ownership and ability to work in fast-paced environments
English required; Dutch/other European languages a plus

stakeholder management clear and concise communication data-driven decision making PSD2/EMD2/PSD3 knowledge AML framework knowledge (AMLD5/6)EU/UK sanctions (OFAC) knowledge

Description

In this Compliance Manager role, you will strengthen the second line of defense within a regulated payments/fintech environment in Amsterdam…

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