Dutch Managing Director — Cross-Border Payments

Torus Mara; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Torus Mara is seeking a senior leader to become the first Managing Director in the Netherlands. You will drive the DNB licence process, set up governance, risk and controls, and lead the Dutch entity once authorised.

You’ll collaborate with the FCA-regulated UK EMI and leverage group processes to scale operations across the EU. Based in the Netherlands, you will report to the TM Payments BV board, travel to Amsterdam as needed, and guide a lean team through passporting, AML/CFT and regulatory

Qualifications

• Senior management experience at an EMI or payment institution.
• Experience passing DNB fit-and-proper screening or readiness to do so.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch and EU payments regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Be named Managing Director in the DNB licence application and main contact during assessment.
• Own governance, risk management and internal controls for the Dutch entity.
• Ensure AML/CFT, sanctions and safeguarding arrangements meet Wft, Wwft and PSD2.
• Oversee outsourcing arrangements and relationships with banking and payout partners.
• Plan move from licence to launch and passporting across the EU.
• Build the local team once authorised.

Skills

Senior management experience

EMI/PI regulatory knowledge

DNB fit-and-proper knowledge

Dutch/EU payments regulation knowledge

AI tools for lean operation

Willingness to travel

Job description

Torus Mara is seeking a senior leader to become the first Managing Director in the Netherlands. You will drive the DNB licence process, set up governance, risk and controls, and lead the Dutch entity once authorised.

You’ll collaborate with the FCA-regulated UK EMI and leverage group processes to scale operations across the EU. Based in the Netherlands, you will report to the TM Payments BV board, travel to Amsterdam as needed, and guide a lean team through passporting, AML/CFT and regulatory