Compliance Officer

ICBC (EUROPE) S.A. Amsterdam Branch; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting allowance

Phone bill reimbursement

25 holidays

Complementary health insurance

Job summary

ICBC Amsterdam Branch is seeking a talented compliance officer to join the Legal and Compliance Department in Amsterdam. The role entails AML, sanctions, PSD2, and reporting duties, with back-up responsibilities for KYC review, sanction screening, and transaction monitoring.

Requirements include a Law degree, fluency in English (Dutch and Mandarin are valued), and about two years in a similar or audit role within a bank or audit firm. MS Office skills and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or university degree in Law.
• Fluent in English and preferably Dutch.
• Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) would be a valued extra.
• 2-years of experience in a similar role or audit role, ideally within an (international) bank or audit firm.
• Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Customer and result orientation, self-driven, team spirit and proactive.
• Sense of discretion, confidentiality, integrity and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Performing periodic compliance monitoring controls regarding AML, Sanctions, PSD 2, Outsourcing, Governance, FATCA, CRS, DAC 6, CESOP, DORA etc;
• Updating of compliance procedures;
• Providing training regarding compliance subjects;
• Performing or assisting compliance reporting to HQ, HO, DNB;
• Acting as back up for KYC review related to client onboarding or periodic review;
• Acting as back up for sanction screening;
• Acting as back up transaction monitoring.

Skills

Fluent English

Dutch language preferred

Fluent Chinese (Mandarin)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Customer and result oriented

Education

Bachelor or university degree in Law

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) was established on 1 January 1984 and is the world’s largest commercial bank by total assets, headquartered in Beijing, China. ICBC offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services, including corporate banking, personal banking, and financial market operations, serving millions of customers worldwide. With 416 overseas institutions across 49 countries and regions, ICBC plays a significant role in supporting international trade, investment, and economic development.

ICBC (Europe) S.A., Amsterdam Branch operates under the bank license ofICBC (Europe) S.A., the regional management platform of ICBC on Continental Europe headquartered in Luxembourg. ICBC Amsterdam Branch was established in 2011 and plays an important role in serving European clients and fostering economic cooperation between China and Europe. The EU is regarded as a key foothold in ICBC’s global network.

ICBC Amsterdam Branch is looking for a talented experienced compliance officer to join the Legal and Compliance Department starting preferably from 1 September 2026. As a compliance officer you will be responsible/in charge of various compliance tasks as indicated below.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performing periodic compliance monitoring controls regarding AML, Sanctions, PSD 2, Outsourcing, Governance, FATCA, CRS, DAC 6, CESOP, DORA etc;
• Updating of compliance procedures;
• Providing training regarding compliance subjects;
• Performing or assisting compliance reporting to HQ, HO, DNB;
• Acting as back up for KYC review related to client onboarding or periodic review;
• Acting as back up for sanction screening;
• Acting as back up transaction monitoring;

Profile and Personal Skills

• Bachelor or university degree in Law;
• Fluent in English and preferably Dutch;
• Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) would be a valued extra;
• 2-years of experience in a similar role or audit role, ideally within an (international) bank or audit firm;
• Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Customer and result orientation, self-driven, team spirit and proactive;
• Sense of discretion, confidentiality, integrity and transparency;

Other Benefits

• Every attitude and behaviour the Bank conveys ensures that a culture based on respect and civility is maintained on a day-to-day basis. The Bank does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment or violence;
• The Bank prioritizes the well‑being of its workforce and fosters a supportive environment. This commitment not only enhances employees' quality of life but also promotes a sense of security and loyalty within the organization;
• The entry salary range for this position’s level starts at 3,500 EUR gross a month and may progress depending on the professional experience, competences and skills of the candidate;
• The remuneration review process is made on annual basis, balancing internal performance management and strict regulatory requirements for sound risk management and transparency;
• Complementary health insurance if eligible;
• Commuting allowance;
• Phone bill reimbursement;
• 25 holidays;
• Any other benefits and variable bonuses, if any, allocated from time to time by the Bank to employees will only be granted on an ex gratia basis, at their sole discretion.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to provide a certificate of conduct without objection (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag – VOG).

In accordance with GDPR and local AVG issued under it your data are stored for a maximum of 4 weeks after the recruitment process has ended. If ICBC Amsterdam wishes to keep your personal data for future opportunities your explicit consent will be requested to store your personal data for up to one year

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