Compliance Senior Manager

Accenture; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Amsterdam is looking for a Senior Manager in Compliance to drive regulatory change and RegTech transformation for financial institutions. This pivotal role involves advising C-level executives, integrating Responsible AI principles, and expanding the team and business functions. Ideal candidates should possess significant experience in regulatory environments and a strong understanding of Dutch and EU regulations. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance strategies and promote innovation in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large-scale transformation programs in regulatory environments.
• Ability to advise C-level executives on compliance functions and strategies.
• Understanding of Dutch and EU regulatory developments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive RegTech transformation initiatives and guide clients through adoption.
• Advise on building resilient compliance functions among senior executives.
• Lead business development and proposal creation for compliance-related services.
• Lead the implementation of generative AI and agentic AI technologies, ensuring responsible deployment to automate compliance processes and deliver insights.
• Champion use of RegTech platforms, generative AI, and agentic AI to drive innovation and efficiency across compliance.
• Translate complex regulatory changes into actionable strategies, operating models, and tech-enabled solutions for major Dutch/European banks and fintechs.
• Incorporate industry best practices and innovative solutions—AI, analytics, workflow automation, and data-driven compliance—into client engagements.

Skills

Thought leadership

Strategic advisory

Commercial growth

Hands-on delivery oversight

Job description

Job Description

About Accenture’s Compliance Team

Accenture’s Compliance team in the Netherlands enables financial institutions to respond to regulatory change, implement and adapt new RegTech solutions, and adopt responsible AI frameworks. Our expertise supports clients in navigating evolving regulations, modernizing compliance functions, and integrating innovative technologies whilst fostering responsible AI adoption.

Our team is expanding, and we seek a visionary Senior Manager to lead engagements, shape strategy, and develop our practice in one of the most dynamic areas of financial services.

Our focus is on helping Chief Risk Officers (CROs) / Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and senior risk and compliance executives support sustainable and profitable growth. We achieve this by modernizing their functions, “agentifying processes”, enhancing data insights, and optimizing controls to meet regulatory, business, and operational demands.

This role combines thought leadership, strategic advisory, commercial growth, and hands‑on delivery oversight. You will be a key contributor to our Compliance portfolio and a leader within our Dutch Financial Services practice.

Your Impact

Lead Regulatory Change & RegTech Transformation

• Drive large‑scale transformation programs, with a focus on the latest Dutch and EU regulatory developments (e.g., AMLR 2027, DORA, MiCA, EU AI Act).
• Spearhead regulatory technology (RegTech) transformation initiatives, guiding clients through the adoption and integration of cutting‑edge regulatory solutions to streamline compliance and enhance operational resilience.
• Advise C‑level executives and heads of Compliance, Risk, and Operations on building resilient, future‑ready compliance functions.
• Lead the implementation of generative AI and agentic AI technologies, ensuring that these advanced tools are deployed responsibly to automate compliance processes, improve risk management, and deliver actionable insights.
• Champion the use of RegTech platforms, generative AI, and agentic AI to drive innovation and efficiency across all aspects of compliance.
• Translate complex regulatory changes into actionable strategies, operating models, and technology‑enabled solutions for major Dutch and European banks, fintechs, and payment service providers.
• Incorporate industry best practices and innovative solutions—including generative AI, analytics, workflow automation, and data‑driven compliance—into client engagements.

Champion Responsible AI

• Integrate Responsible AI principles into regulatory programs, ensuring ethical, transparent, and explainable use of AI and analytics in relevant processes.
• Lead the adoption of Accenture’s Responsible AI frameworks, aligning with the EU AI Act and industry best practices to mitigate risk, enhance trust, and deliver sustainable value.
• Bring innovation (GenAI, workflow automation, data‑led compliance) to client engagements, leveraging Accenture’s global AI strategy and assets.

Grow the Team & Business

• Develop and expand the Compliance team, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance.
• Own and grow client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the Dutch compliance landscape.
• Lead business development, proposal creation, and go‑to‑market strategies, identifying new opportunities in risk & compliance, regulatory change, and Responsible AI.
• Represent Accenture at industry events, contributing to thought leadership and shaping the future of compliance in the Netherlands.