Compliance Counsel

Taylor Root; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a compliance professional to advise on Dutch and European regulatory requirements for alternative investment fund managers, helping shape the firm’s compliance programme, governance framework and financial crime controls.

You will work across investment, legal, finance and investor relations to ensure day-to-day regulatory compliance and support fundraising and strategic initiatives within a leading European private markets platform.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law or related discipline.
• Experience with Dutch and European financial regulatory frameworks for asset managers.
• Strong knowledge of AIFMD, Wft and Wwft and AML/CFT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on Dutch and European regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers, translating requirements into practical solutions.
• Work with investment, legal, finance and investor relations on day-to-day matters and fundraising.
• Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework and governance processes.
• Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitoring activities and track regulatory developments.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Dutch regs

EU regs

AIFMD/Wft

AML/CFT expertise

Policy drafting

Stakeholder management

Risk-based advisory

Fluent Dutch & English

Education

Master's in Law

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading European private equity firm with operations across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance or regulatory professional looking to operate at the intersection of regulation and business. You will play a key role in advising on the regulatory framework applicable to a leading private markets platform while helping to further develop its compliance programme, governance processes and financial crime controls.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Advisory & Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor on the Dutch and European regulatory framework applicable to alternative investment fund managers, translating regulatory requirements into practical, commercially workable solutions.

Your remit will include:

• AIFMD and the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft)
• AML/CFT and customer due diligence requirements
• The evolving European AML framework, including AMLR
• Sanctions compliance
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Export controls and dual-use regulations
• Market abuse, conduct and governance requirements
• Conflicts of interest and regulatory risk management

You will work closely with investment, legal, finance and investor relations stakeholders, supporting day-to-day matters, fundraising activities and broader strategic initiatives.

Compliance Framework & Governance

• Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework.
• Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support the annual compliance programme and compliance monitoring activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses.
• Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate implementation across the organisation.
• Support governance processes and conflict of interest management.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.

Financial Crime Compliance

• Advise on AML, sanctions and anti-bribery requirements.
• Support customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes.
• Assist with financial crime risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Support implementation of new AML and financial crime requirements.
• Contribute to reporting and escalation procedures where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience gained within private equity, venture capital, asset management, trust & corporate services or a financial regulatory legal practice.
• A Master's degree in Law or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Dutch and European regulatory framework applicable to alternative investment fund managers.
• Hands-on experience with AIFMD, Wft and Wwft.
• Experience advising on AML/CFT, sanctions, customer due diligence, anti-bribery and corruption requirements.
• A track record of translating regulatory requirements into practical policies, procedures, controls and business processes.
• Experience operating within a regulated financial services environment.
• The ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice while balancing regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.