Regulatory Compliance Officer - MiFID 2 / MiCAR

Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm operating in global financial markets. They are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong interest in Digital Assets to join their Regulatory Compliance team in Amsterdam.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advising the business on complex regulatory matters, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping shape the firm's digital asset compliance framework within a highly entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment.

Description

• Analyse existing and upcoming financial market regulations, translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Lead the implementation of regulatory changes across the organisation, ensuring alignment with trading activities and operational processes.
• Act as the primary compliance advisor to the Trading department on complex regulatory matters.
• Own, maintain and continuously improve the regulatory compliance framework.
• Draft, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Provide independent second-line oversight and constructive challenge to business initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to regulatory-driven projects and strategic business initiatives.
• Advise on Digital Assets regulation, including MiCAR and its interaction with MiFID II, supporting the development of crypto and tokenised securities trading activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, exchanges and other external stakeholders, managing regulatory inquiries, inspections and audits.
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments and monitor ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop and deliver compliance training across the organisation.
• Support senior management through regulatory updates, impact assessments and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with senior compliance leadership on strategic regulatory initiatives.
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 5-8+ years of experience within Regulatory Compliance in a financial markets environment.
• Knowledge of European financial markets regulation, including MiFID II, MiFIR, EMIR, MAR, MiCAR, DORA and related frameworks.
• Experience drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of working directly with regulators and managing regulatory inspections or audits.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders within investment banking, capital markets, proprietary trading or exchange-traded environments.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, trading activities and financial markets.
• Experience conducting regulatory impact assessments and compliance risk analyses.
• Strong interest in Digital Assets and the evolving regulatory landscape.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• High level of integrity, sound judgement and the ability to work independently.
  
  

• Base salary of up to €110,000 gross per year, depending on experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Non-contributory pension scheme.
• Hybrid working environment (3 days in office).
• Travel allowance.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including access to professional training and industry conferences.
• Comprehensive onboarding programme.
• Daily catered lunch, premium coffee and fully stocked kitchen.
• Modern on-site gym with access to personal trainers and wellness initiatives.
• Regular company events and international networking opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial international trading firm at the forefront of financial markets and digital assets.
• Excellent career development within a high-performing, collaborative environment.
  
  

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.