Fraud & Financial Crime Specialist

OSL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset platform in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Fraud & Financial Crime Specialist to lead operational efforts in detecting and preventing fraud. The role involves monitoring transaction activities, conducting investigations, and enhancing fraud controls. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years' experience in fraud detection and financial crime prevention, with proven analytical skills. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment at the forefront of the digital asset sector.

Qualifications

• Min 6 years of experience in fraud detection, financial crime prevention, or operational risk.
• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies and financial crime controls.
• Experience working with AML teams and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fraud typologies and emerging scam patterns.
• Detect suspicious activity and coordinate with AML teams.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraudulent activity.

Skills

Fraud detection

Financial crime prevention

Operational risk management

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Job description

We are seeking a Fraud & Financial Crime Specialist to lead first-line operational efforts in detecting, preventing, and managing fraud and financial crime risk. While FCC as a function sits in the second line, this operational role focuses on hands‑on monitoring, scam detection, and preventative controls to protect the business and customers as transaction volumes increase. The role also supports AML effectiveness and broader operational risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor fraud typologies and emerging scam patterns across transactions
• Detect suspicious activity and coordinate with the AML / second line teams
• Implement and enhance preventative fraud controls within operational processes
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraudulent activity and escalate where required
• Provide reporting and analysis on fraud trends and operational exposure
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure operational controls remain effective as transaction volumes grow
• Support training and awareness initiatives to strengthen fraud prevention across teams

Requirements

• Min 6 years of experience in fraud detection, financial crime prevention, or operational risk within payments, fintech, or digital asset environments
• Strong knowledge of fraud typologies, scam detection, and financial crime controls
• Experience working with AML teams and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Analytical and investigative skills with attention to operational detailFamiliarity with EU regulatory frameworks such as Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation and AMLD is a plus
• Ability to work independently and drive control improvements in operational processes

Vision & Mission

• OSL is the first SFC‑licensed digital asset platform in Hong Kong and a PayFi innovator. Through stablecoin payments, cross‑border settlement and global licensing, we are building the next‑generation payments network. Stablecoins have become everyday money across emerging markets and are widely viewed as blockchain’s “killer app,” with industry focus shifting from token issuance to real‑world consumer and enterprise payment adoption. The strongest growth lies in cross‑border B2B payments, where providers embedding stablecoins into corporate settlement flows can capture significant volume and float. Long‑term defensibility comes from regulatory licences, banking partners and cross‑border corridors.
• OSL holds or has acquired licences in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Bermuda and Indonesia, and is expanding into Europe, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa through acquisitions and licence applications. With OSL Pay and StableX, we embed stablecoin settlement into bank accounts and card networks, support 150+ digital assets, and provide 24/7 fiat–stablecoin conversion. As a regulated pioneer with a startup mindset, we believe the future of payments will be driven by real adoption and scalable deployment, not technology narratives. We welcome builders who are passionate about crypto and payments to join us in shaping compliant, global payment infrastructure.