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Compliance Counsel

Taylor Root Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted 3 days ago Permanent Competitive

Compliance Counsel

Taylor Root Amsterdam, Netherlands
Compliance Counsel
About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading European private equity firm with operations across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance or regulatory professional looking to operate at the intersection of regulation and business. You will play a key role in advising on the regulatory framework applicable to a leading private markets platform while helping to further develop its compliance programme, governance processes and financial crime controls.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Advisory & Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor on the Dutch and European regulatory framework applicable to alternative investment fund managers, translating regulatory requirements into practical, commercially workable solutions.

Your remit will include:

  • AIFMD and the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft)
  • AML/CFT and customer due diligence requirements
  • The evolving European AML framework, including AMLR
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Anti-bribery and corruption
  • Export controls and dual-use regulations
  • Market abuse, conduct and governance requirements
  • Conflicts of interest and regulatory risk management

You will work closely with investment, legal, finance and investor relations stakeholders, supporting day-to-day matters, fundraising activities and broader strategic initiatives.

Compliance Framework & Governance

  • Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework.
  • Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and internal controls.
  • Support the annual compliance programme and compliance monitoring activities.
  • Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate implementation across the organisation.
  • Support governance processes and conflict of interest management.
  • Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.

Financial Crime Compliance

  • Advise on AML, sanctions and anti-bribery requirements.
  • Support customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes.
  • Assist with financial crime risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities.
  • Support implementation of new AML and financial crime requirements.
  • Contribute to reporting and escalation procedures where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

  • Approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience gained within private equity, venture capital, asset management, trust & corporate services or a financial regulatory legal practice.
  • A Master's degree in Law or a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of the Dutch and European regulatory framework applicable to alternative investment fund managers.
  • Hands-on experience with AIFMD, Wft and Wwft.
  • Experience advising on AML/CFT, sanctions, customer due diligence, anti-bribery and corruption requirements.
  • A track record of translating regulatory requirements into practical policies, procedures, controls and business processes.
  • Experience operating within a regulated financial services environment.
  • The ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice while balancing regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job ID  127579
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