About This Role
This role is the primary point of contact for Financial Crime Compliance within Knab, contributing expertise to manage financial crime risks and supporting the development of the compliance framework, including the implementation of the upcoming European AML package (AMLR). Working in the second line of defense, you will ensure the organization complies with anti-money laundering, terrorist financing (Wwft), and sanctions legislation.
Responsibilities
- Act as the point of contact for Financial Crime Compliance issues within BAWAG Branch Netherlands
- Advise management and the first line on the application of laws and regulations in the field of money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions
- Support the implementation, compliance, and further development of AML/KYC policy and procedures
- Perform compliance monitoring and oversight activities aimed at managing Financial Crime risks
- Contribute to reports on AML/KYC risks, control measures, and relevant developments
- Coordinate alignment with BAWAG Group on Financial Crime Compliance topics
- Identify developments in laws and regulations and translate their impact to the Dutch organization
- Support the preparation and implementation of the European AML package (AMLR) and other relevant regulations
- Promote compliance awareness within the organization through knowledge sharing, advice, and challenge
Requirements
- Academic work and thinking level
- Approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience within Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, AML/KYC, or a comparable function within the financial sector
- Knowledge of the Wwft, Sanctions Act, and relevant AML/KYC risks within financial services
- Experience with compliance monitoring, risk management, or advisory in Financial Crime Compliance
- Affinity with changing laws and regulations and their translation into policy and practice
- Strong analytical skills, ability to distinguish main and secondary issues, and willingness to ask critical questions
- Ability to work independently, but actively seek collaboration with stakeholders inside and outside the organization
- Excellent command of Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing
Nice to have:
- Experience within retail banking
- Experience within an international organization or matrix environment
- German language skills
Benefits
- Attractive employment conditions package
Important Details
- Team: small, ambitious, and committed team
- Reports to: Head of Compliance
About the Company
Knab believes that banking can be smarter, simpler, and more human. They combine technology, data, and personal attention to improve financial services. As part of BAWAG Group, they continue to build on their ambitions while maintaining the entrepreneurial mindset that has characterized Knab from day one.