Compliance Specialist – Amsterdam

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are seeking a highly motivated “Compliance Specialist”&nbsp; to strengthen our Compliance function within a fast-paced proprietary trading environment. As a firm regulated by both the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) and De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), we operate at the forefront of financial markets while adhering to the highest regulatory standards. You will participate in internal and external communication to partners and vendors from Amsterdam regarding our business compliance and trading operations. You’ll work directly with a range of functions, including Execution Trading, Business and DevOp to design, optimize compliance tools and processes. You will provide regulatory insight and analysis specific to the Netherlands.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This role is ideal for someone with approximately 3 years of experience working at AFM or DNB, who is now looking to apply their supervisory insight to a hands-on, entrepreneurial trading firm.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">COMPENSATION – Competitive salary, plus quarterly bonus based on individual performance and contribution towards success of others and the firm.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Regulatory Compliance &amp; Oversight:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the firm’s AFM and DNB-related compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the firm’s activities, especially around MiFID II, MAR, DORA, Prudential requirements, and algorithmic trading.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring, thematic reviews, and internal control assessments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Act as a trusted advisor to the business on compliance risks related to trading activities, new products, and operational changes.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide timely guidance on regulatory obligations, licensing, and reporting requirements.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Trade Support, Operations, and Technology teams to reinforce a strong culture of compliance.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">Regulatory Reporting &amp; Interactions:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist in preparing&nbsp; and/or reviewing regulatory filings, notifications, and reports for AFM and DNB.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist in managing communications with regulators, including audits, information requests, and periodic meetings.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure accurate maintenance of regulatory records and internal documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Assist in creating tailored compliance training sessions for traders, developers, and support teams.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Promote awareness of market conduct rules, operational compliance obligations, and firm-wide standards. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Approximately 3 years of professional experience at AFM or DNB, ideally within market supervision, prudential supervision, or conduct oversight.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good knowledge of the Dutch and EU financial regulatory landscape, including MiFID II, MAR, DORA&nbsp; and prudential supervision frameworks.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to assess regulatory requirements and their impact on the firm's existing business&nbsp; and potential new business ventures.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to conduct gap analysis and assessment of the compliance program</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with trading venues, market structure, algorithmic trading, or derivatives markets is a plus.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to interpret regulatory expectations in a practical manner.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>