Compliance Officer / MLRO AMS

Leonteq AG; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonteq AG, a Swiss fintech, is seeking a Compliance Officer and MLRO for its Amsterdam branch. You will lead compliance activities, oversee client reviews and KYC, and ensure adherence to Dutch, European and Swiss regulations.

The role requires a law or economics degree and at least five years in the Dutch financial sector, with a proactive, independent mindset and strong team spirit. You will implement group-wide policies, support audits, and maintain documentation for internal and external

Qualifications

• Law or economics degree required.
• At least 5 years of compliance experience in Dutch financial sector.
• Proficient in Dutch regulatory requirements and European regulation.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance duties as Compliance Officer and MLRO for Amsterdam branch.
• Conduct client reviews and KYC procedures.
• Monitor transactions for Dutch, European and Swiss regulatory adherence.
• Draft risk assessments and monitoring programs.
• Maintain documentation and lifecycle management of relationships.

Skills

Dutch (native)

English (business)

German (business)

Education

Law or economics degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities. Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.

About the role

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.

What you'll do

• Responsible for the performance of all relevant activities allocated to a Compliance Officer and a Money Laundering Reporting Officer under all rules and regulations applicable on Leonteq Securities AG, Amsterdam branch
• Performing client reviews and KYC procedure
• Monitoring client transactions and adherence to Dutch, European and Swiss legal requirements
• Drafting and review of risk assessments and compliance monitoring programs
• Documentation and life cycle management of relationships
• Support in regard to the implementation of group-wide policies and relevant standing orders
• Assistance with compliance reviews and reporting duties
• Compilation and preparation of the necessary documentation for internal and external examinations (e.g. audits)
• Support in other core compliance tasks
• Support Group Compliance in audit related topics
• Compliance reviews and responsibility for local reporting duties
• Implementing and maintaining policies and procedures to identify, manage and track risks to which Leonteq is exposed to
• Communicating with senior management in relation to the risks identified in the company and advising on appropriate actions that could be taken

What you'll need

• Law or economic degree
• At least 5 years of Compliance experience in the Dutch financial sector and in a role as Compliance Officer and MLRO
• Proficient in domestic Dutch legal and regulatory requirements and European regulation
• Active interest in capital markets and the respective regulations
• Dedicated and responsible personality with strong team-player attitude
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Native in Dutch, business level proficiency in Englisch and German

Nice to have

• Additional language skills

Why you'll love working here

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Insight opportunities across all departments to understand and build know-how in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain