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Compliance Officer

Job description

For a valued relation I'm currently looking for a compliance Officer.

This concerns a role in Compliance (2nd line), focussed on KYC/AML advisory for ABN AMRO’s largest and most complex clients. As Compliance Advisor, you will be part of the Compliance team that supports the bank’s Corporate Banking business. The team provides guidance and advice on the full range of Compliance topics and monitors the business’ adherence to the regulatory and policy requirements. The CB Compliance team consist of 27 professionals with a variety of backgrounds, skill sets and nationalities. You will be part of the CB CAAML (Client Acceptance and Anti-Money Laundering) team which is part of the CB Compliance and consists of 15 professionals with AML/CFT background.


The position available in the team focuses on providing 2nd line Compliance advise on 'increased risk' client CDD files.
  • You will review and analyse CDD files prepared by the Corporate Banking business/CDD team, to assess relevant compliance risks, including money-laundering, sanctions, bribery & corruption and tax evasion;
  • You will provide advice to the business as to the acceptability of the clients. At onboarding stage, during periodic reviews and for event-driven reviews;
  • You will from time to time attend and participate in Client Acceptance & Review Committee (CARC) meetings to explain the Compliance advice / viewpoints to senior business management;
  • You will provide ad-hoc advice and guidance to CDD analysts and bankers on AML/Client Acceptance related matters;
  • You will liaise with other experts within Compliance and other functions (e.g. Legal, Tax, Sustainability) in providing appropriate advice to the business.
In this role you will be part of a team of highly skilled Compliance professionals, working closely together and actively helping and coaching each other, which provides an ideal environment to further your career in Compliance.
  • Good quality Compliance advices on client CDD files.
  • High level of output of advices.
  • Good working relationship with direct colleagues, CDD analysts, bankers and other stakeholders.

You have strong verbal and written communication skills and an eye for detail. You are self-motivating and also enjoy working as part of a team. You have keen analytical skills enabling you to get to the heart of an issue quickly and draw the appropriate conclusions.

 
Specific requirements:

  • You have knowledge and understanding of the role of Compliance as a 2nd line function;
  • You have at least 3 years CDD/AML/Compliance experience in the financial services sector;
  • You have the ability to clearly explain regulatory compliance risks;
  • You have a Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Law, Criminology or other relevant field;
  • You have strong knowledge of rules and regulations and financial industry practices on AML/CTF and Sanctions;
  • You have direct experience with preparing, reviewing or advising on KYC/CDD files for large corporate clients (with an international dimension) and/or financial institutions;
  • You are fluent in English (writing and speaking).