Compliance Officer, Regulatory
Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer 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, assess their strategic and operational impact, and translate them into clear business and control requirements
- Lead the implementation of regulatory changes ensuring seamless integration with the firm’s trading strategies and operational processes
- Act as the primary senior compliance contact for the Trading department and provide expert advisory support on complex regulatory matters
- Own and continuously enhance the firm’s regulatory compliance framework with a focus on trading related regulations
- Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal control documentation to ensure alignment with applicable regulations
- Provide independent challenge and second-line oversight to business initiatives and developments
- Lead and contribute to regulatory-driven business projects and strategic initiatives
- Engage directly with regulators, exchanges, and other regulatory stakeholders; coordinate and respond to regulatory inquiries, inspections, and internal/external audits
- Conduct regulatory risk assessments and monitor compliance with applicable obligations
- Develop and deliver training programs across the organization on regulatory and compliance-related topics
- Support senior management with regulatory updates, impact assessments, and reporting
- You will 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, 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.
- Digital assets knowledge is an advantage.
- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to operate effectively under time pressure in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer
- Flow Academy for continuous learning and opportunities to attend domain-related conferences
- Our own company boat
- In-house gym and sessions with our nutritionist or personal trainer
- In-house Bar and Lounge with an arcade, table tennis, billiards table and game consoles
- Daily catered lunch, amazing coffee and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar
- Bi-weekly chair massages
- Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year
- Global rotations between our offices worldwide
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.