Senior Compliance Officer - Regulatory and Advisory

The role

This person will design, implement, and oversee a risk-based compliance programme based on EU regulatory requirements. They will advise internal stakeholders on compliance matters and draft or review internal policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Own and drive the strategic development of the Group's Policy Framework
• Monitor and analyse developments regarding regulations like MICAR, EMD II, DORA, and AMLDs
• Act as the primary compliance advisor to business and product teams
• Monitor, assess and communicate regulatory developments across the EU and key jurisdictions
• Support engagement with regulators on supervisory matters
• Act as primary Compliance Officer for the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment and Systematic Integrity Risk Analysis (SIRA)
• Lead regulatory impact assessments and implementation roadmaps
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders
• Support the VP of Compliance on strategic projects including product launches and geographic expansion
• Lead the compliance workstream on new product approvals and regulatory authorisation programmes

Required qualifications

• 8+ years in Compliance
• At least 5 years in a second-line compliance function (policy, advisory, regulatory change) at a regulated exchange, EMI, CASP, or payment institution is mandatory
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial services regulations (i.e MIFID II or MICAR, or Electronic Money /Payment service directives) is mandatory
• Excellent report-writing and drafting policies capabilities
• Skilled at executing multi-functional and cross-organisational assignments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity

About the company

Bitvavo launched its digital assets trading platform in 2018 to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. It is the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe.