<p>Are you an experienced <strong>Compliance Manager (m/w/x)</strong> with a strong background in payments, fintech, or broader financial services? For a regulated and fast-evolving organization in the digital payments space, we are looking for a hands-on Compliance Manager to help strengthen the second line of defense compliance framework. This Compliance Manager role is based in Amsterdam and offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of regulation, product governance, and business operations. If you are looking for a position in Amsterdam where you can make visible impact, this Compliance Manager opportunity in Amsterdam could be a great next step.</p><p><strong>About the organization</strong></p><p>Our client is an internationally operating organization active in the mobile and digital payments landscape. The business operates in a regulated environment where technology, financial services, and compliance are closely interconnected. It is a complex and fast-moving setting in which product governance, regulatory oversight, operational control, and financial crime topics play a central role.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>As <strong>Compliance Manager</strong>, you will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the second line of defense. You will work closely with business, operations, and leadership teams and contribute to the ongoing development of the compliance framework.</p><p><strong>Product Approval and Review Process (PARP)</strong></p><ul><li>Perform second line Risk &amp; Compliance assessments for new and changed products, partnerships, and integrations prior to go-live</li><li>Review and challenge business proposals to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards</li><li>Support and oversee adherence to product governance requirements across the approval lifecycle</li></ul><p><strong>Second Line Compliance Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li>Enhance the second line compliance monitoring program to provide effective quality assurance over first line compliance processes</li><li>Assess the effectiveness of controls and identify areas for improvement</li><li>Oversee outsourced second line activities and monitor service levels against agreed SLAs</li></ul><p><strong>Regulatory Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and facilitate company-wide responses to regulatory reporting requirements, including DNB questionnaires and thematic reviews</li><li>Support the preparation, consolidation, and submission of regulatory materials in cooperation with relevant internal stakeholders</li><li>Help ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory expectations</li></ul><p><strong>Business-as-Usual Compliance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and support ongoing compliance frameworks and governance processes</li><li>Provide day-to-day compliance advisory to internal stakeholders</li><li>Track and assess regulatory developments relevant to the business</li><li>Review financial crime escalations and support the preparation of SAR or equivalent filings to the FIU where required</li><li>Support additional compliance and risk activities as assigned by the CRCO</li></ul><p><strong>Your profile</strong></p><p>For this position in <strong>Amsterdam</strong>, we are looking for a <strong>Compliance Manager</strong> who combines strong subject-matter expertise with pragmatism, sound judgment, and the confidence to challenge constructively.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>8+ years of experience in compliance and/or financial crime within payments, EMI, fintech, or broader financial services</li><li>Proven experience operating in a regulated environment and working within a second line of defense function</li><li>Experience with product approval, regulatory engagement, and compliance monitoring programs</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Practical understanding of PSD2, EMD2, and the PSD3 regulatory trajectory</li><li>Strong knowledge of AMLD5/6 and EU, UK, and OFAC sanctions fundamentals</li><li>Familiarity with PARP, EBA Guidelines, including outsourcing and ICT/DORA intersections</li><li>Understanding of risk and control frameworks such as RCSA and SIRA</li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge constructively</li><li>Clear and concise written communication skills</li><li>Ability to translate data into meaningful MI, KRIs, and dashboards</li><li>Experience overseeing third parties, outsourced activities, and SLA performance</li><li>Strong reporting skills with a practical, decision-oriented mindset</li></ul><p><strong>Mindset</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership</li><li>Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines</li><li>Pragmatic in balancing regulatory expectations with product, operational, and business needs</li></ul><p><strong>Languages</strong></p><ul><li>English is required</li><li>Dutch and/or other European languages are a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Working arrangement</strong></p><p>This role is office-based in Amsterdam and follows a hybrid working model, with some remote working days possible. That makes this Compliance Manager role especially attractive for professionals already based in or within commuting distance of Amsterdam.</p><p><strong>Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary indication based on 40 hours, depending on experience and educational background: not specified in the briefing</strong></li><li>A broad and visible compliance role within a regulated payments/fintech environment</li><li>A hybrid working model with <strong>Amsterdam</strong> as the main office location</li><li>Exposure to business, operations, and leadership stakeholders</li><li>The opportunity to contribute directly to product governance, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting in <strong>Amsterdam</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Are you the <strong>Compliance Manager </strong>our client in<strong> Amsterdam </strong>is looking for? 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