Head of Compliance

Ink Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational broker is seeking an Owner/Director for their new Amsterdam Office to lead compliance efforts and secure regulatory permissions, such as MiFID and MiCA licensing. The ideal candidate will possess extensive senior compliance experience and familiarity with the AFM supervisory process. This full-time role involves drafting compliance policies, liaising with regulators, and expanding the compliance function in alignment with local laws.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior compliance role.
• Direct responsibility for AFM licence applications (MiFID, MiCA, or equivalent).
• In-depth understanding of Dutch financial services regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications for MiFID and MiCA CASP authorisations.
• Own Regulatory Business Plans and create Compliance frameworks.
• Draft AFM Compliance policies and procedures.
• Expand MiFID policies to comply with local regulations.
• Liaise with local regulators (AFM).
• Build Compliance function upon successful application.

Skills

Senior compliance experience

AFM licence application knowledge

Understanding of Dutch financial services regulation

Knowledge of ESMA regulatory framework

Job description

Owner/Director – Ink Recruitment – Corporate Governance Team

Rapidly expanding Global Broker are setting up an Amsterdam Office and are keen to hire a Head of Compliance to gain their regulatory permissions and establish a robust Compliance function in this jurisdiction. Ideally this will be delivered on a temp/contract to permanent basis. Reporting into the CEO duties will include:

• Leading and delivery of applications for both MiFID and MiCA CASP authorisations
• Full ownership of Regulatory Business Plans and creation of Compliance frameworks
• Drafting of all AFM Compliance policies and procedures
• Expanding current MiFID policies to adhere with local regulations
• Liaison with local regulators (AFM)
• Leading and building out Compliance function upon successful application

Qualifications

We are keen to hear from candidates with proven experience in a senior compliance role with direct responsibility for AFM licence applications (MiFID, MiCA, or equivalent financial authorisations). An in‑depth understanding of Dutch financial services regulation, the AFM supervisory process, and ESMA regulatory framework is also required.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Industries

• Investment Banking, Banking, and Financial Services