Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer

Flow Traders

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong interest and affinity with Digital Assets to join our Regulatory Compliance team in Amsterdam. We are looking for a colleague who is a self-starter, flexible and driven. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities. In this role you will contribute with your expertise in advising on the set-up and realization of new projects while meeting regulatory requirements. You will be able to assess impact and draft clear and hands-on advice on impact and implementation, taking into account the needs of the business.   WHAT YOU WILL DO * Analyze existing and upcoming regulations and translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical business and control measures * Lead the implementation of regulatory changes, ensuring alignment with trading strategies and operational processes * Act as the primary senior compliance advisor to the Trading department on complex regulatory matters * Own, maintain, and continuously enhance the regulatory compliance framework, with a focus on trading‑related regulations * Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal control documentation * Provide independent challenge and second‑line oversight to business initiatives and developments * Lead and contribute to regulatory‑driven business projects and strategic initiatives * Specialize in digital asset compliance, advising on applicable regulatory frameworks (MiCAR, and the intersection with MiFID II) and supporting the business in launching and scaling crypto-related / tokenized securities trading activities * Engage directly with regulators, exchanges, and other regulatory stakeholders, including managing inquiries, inspections, and audits * Conduct regulatory risk assessments and monitor ongoing compliance with regulatory obligations * Develop and deliver regulatory and compliance training across the organization * Support senior management with regulatory updates, impact assessments, and reporting * Collaborate closely with the Team Lead Regulatory Compliance   WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED * 5–8+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within a financial markets environment. * University degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. * Strong and demonstrable knowledge of the European regulatory framework (Wft, MiFID II / MiFIR, EMIR, MAR, SSR,  MiCAR DORA, etc.). * Proven experience in drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures. * Experience interacting directly with regulators and managing regulatory inspections or audits. * Experience advising business stakeholders in a global financial or exchange-trading environment. * Strong understanding of financial instruments and financial markets. * Experience performing regulatory impact assessments and compliance risk analysis. * Strong interest in and affinity with Digital Assets * High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.   WHAT WE OFFER At Flow Traders, we create the conditions for hard‑working, high‑performing people to do their best work. From a thorough onboarding and ongoing access to Flow Academy, to latest technology and a collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture, we give you the tools, ownership, and support to move fast and drive outcomes. We keep a close‑knit, small‑company feel while offering competitive salary, annual discretionary profit share, and comprehensive benefits, so talent can grow here, and stay here. See our benefits below: * Flow Academy and opportunities to attend domain-related conferences * Daily catered lunch, great coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar * In-house Bar and Lounge with arcade, table tennis, billiards, and game consoles * Company boat * In-house gym and sessions with our nutritionist or personal trainer * Bi-weekly massages * Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year, such as the New Years Event * Global rotations across our offices worldwide * and more   Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders

Mollie

Since 2004, we've had one clear goal: to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe. Today, more than 250,000 companies use Mollie to get paid, manage money and grow – with products designed to be simple, scalable, and dependable. With 950+ Mollies across 14+ locations, we care deeply about autonomy and craft. So we work in small teams, with real ownership, and we trust you to make the right decisions. We're building for the long term, so we provide the tools you need, processes you can rely on, and a balanced work environment to help you do work you're proud of. Sound like your kind of place? Let's build together. YOUR IMPACT Compliance at Mollie is a competitive advantage — and you'll be the one building it. As a Senior Compliance Officer, you'll be at the heart of how we scale responsibly across Europe, turning complex regulatory requirements into practical, automated solutions that actually work for the business. You'll own the frameworks, lead the conversations, and make sure compliance moves at the same pace we do. You'll also lead and develop a team of junior and mid-level compliance officers — coaching them, reviewing their work, and helping them grow. Your expertise across AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory advisory will set the standard for how the team operates and how compliance is embedded across Mollie. This is a role where your work has real reach. The frameworks you build, the policies you shape, and the culture you foster will directly support over 350,000 businesses growing with less friction and more freedom. WHAT YOU'LL SHIP * A robust, scalable compliance framework across AML/CFT, sanctions, and governance — designed to support Mollie's rapid European expansion * Clear, actionable policies and controls that translate PSD2/3, AMLD6 and EBA Guidelines into practical business requirements * Proactive risk assessments and thematic reviews that identify and close compliance gaps before they become problems * Compliance embedded into product development lifecycles — working closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, and Operations to make it happen by design, not as an afterthought * High-quality regulatory reporting and senior management deliverables, prepared with precision and delivered on time * A stronger, more capable compliance team — through structured mentorship, coaching, and quality oversight that raises the bar across the board WHAT YOU'LL BRING * 7+ years of compliance experience within a regulated financial institution — Fintech, PSP, EMI, or (neo)bank * Strong, hands-on knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, including PSD2, AMLD, EBA Guidelines and MiCAR * Solid experience across both financial crime (AML/CFT, sanctions) and broader regulatory compliance advisory * The ability to translate complex regulations into clear, practical solutions — without overcomplicating it * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior leadership when it matters * A proven track record of mentoring or managing junior compliance professionals and elevating team performance GROW YOUR WAY At Mollie, growth is personal. We believe everyone should have the chance to develop their skills, explore new challenges and shape their career on their own terms. You'll get regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development, with fair and transparent salary reviews along the way. Many Mollies move into new roles or take on new projects to stretch themselves, and we actively hire from within to help you take the next step. No matter if you're aiming for promotion, exploring a different career path or building new skills, you'll be supported with the tools, trust and opportunities to grow your way. UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL AND JOIN US TO ELIMINATE FINANCIAL BUREAUCRACY. If you're excited by the idea of building what's next, for yourself and for thousands of businesses across Europe, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV (in English) using the form below. Want a peek behind the scenes? Check out what life at Mollie is really like. AI AT MOLLIE We believe in Always Be Shipping. AI brings that philosophy to life across every team, every role, every day. AI is core to how we build. It helps us move faster, simplify work and make smarter decisions, creating real impact for the businesses we serve. We're looking for people who are excited to use AI to shape the future of finance with us.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Build the Future of Sanctions & Screening at Adyen Adyen’s Sanctions & Screening function is entering a critical phase. With a solid foundation in place, we're now scaling our framework to support Adyen’s global expansion and evolving product landscape. To lead this effort, we’ve established a focused, high-impact team. Do you have a builder’s mindset? Are you driven by the opportunity to shape, challenge, and improve? In this role, you’ll validate models, oversee first-line controls, provide expert guidance, assess complex risk and help design a sanctions and screening framework that’s scalable, effective, and best-in-class. Join our Sanctions & Screening Compliance team and make your expertise count - where compliance meets innovation, and your work creates real impact. What you’ll do * Inform, advise, and independently challenge the business on matters relating to Sanctions & Screening and the use of different tools to perform it; * Draft and review procedures, guidelines, and technical model documentation; * Support new product launches through risk assessments and design of new screening controls or methods; * Create validation tools/processes and perform thematic data analysis to drive improvements to the sanction & screening framework;  * Partner with Compliance Data and Engineering teams to ensure robust data governance, ensuring end-to-end data lineage and completeness across payment flows to eliminate systemic detection blindspots; * Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as model validation, internal audit, and relevant regulators and supervisors;  * Serve as a key 2nd Line escalation point for high-complexity Sanctions investigations, conducting deep-dives into nested corporate structures, ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO), and potential sanctions circumvention risks; * Guide and independently challenge Sanctions Product & Tech on model ownership and system implementations, while providing proactive guidance, process alignment, and training to 1st Line Screening teams; * Represent the wider AML Compliance team on a variety of workstreams to establish strategies that align with global objectives and ensure controlled and compliant growth (e.g. how outcomes of screening checks should be considered in the context of customer risk classification); and, * Strengthen knowledge management on Sanctions, data, and screening tools across the global business. Who you are * You have a proven track record with at least 5 years’ experience in developing or advising on sanctions and/or other screening frameworks, or equivalent experience (working with development/analytical teams in a compliance setting); * You will have a proven track record of handling complex Sanctions and Financial Crime investigations and possess strong regulatory literacy, with the ability to confidently parse complex legal documentation and guidance papers; * You have excellent organizational skills and know how to manage a project from conception to launch; * You are a quick learner and take a ‘launch fast and iterate’ approach to tackling problems; and, * You have strong communication skills and can work well with both technical and commercial teams.   Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.   This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.