Head of Compliance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Compliance (Fintech): Leading and shaping the compliance team for a rapidly growing fintech, with an accent on providing advice, monitoring laws, and overseeing KYC/risk controls. Focus on liaising with the Dutch Central Bank, conducting in-house training, and advising the leadership team on strategic direction and risk management.

Location: Hybrid, Delft, Netherlands. Must be based in the Netherlands.

Company

hirify.global is one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs, providing a powerful payment solution that enables marketplaces to accept, hold, and disburse funds securely for millions of users.

What you will do

• Take responsibility for providing advice and monitoring regarding laws and regulations.
• Concentrate on overseeing controls of first-line activities related to KYC and risk.
• Conduct in-house training sessions on compliance subjects.
• Provide valuable insights and advice to the leadership team.
• Act as a pivotal liaison for the Dutch Central Bank.

Requirements

• Senior level with comparable work history in communication, finance, or law.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the compliance field.
• Proficiency in KYC/CDD practices within the financial services industry.
• Exceptional knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (Wft, Wwft) and a risk-based approach.
• Solid writing skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• 24 paid vacation days and 2 diversity days.
• Contract for 12 months with the possibility to extend permanently.
• Macbook, pension contributions, home office gear, and NS Business card.
• In-house fitness room, office lunches, and regular get-togethers over drinks.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth and to shape the compliance team.