Head of Compliance

Versified; Noord-Holland; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Versified seeks a Head of Compliance for a 12-month contract based in Noord-Holland, Netherlands. This senior role is pivotal to ensuring compliance across operations as the company scales in a fast-paced fintech environment. The successful candidate will manage regulatory relationships, provide strategic compliance guidance, and build a robust compliance culture. Additionally, a strong background in KYC/CDD is required, offering a chance to influence compliance practices significantly while driving international expansion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a comparable senior compliance role.
• Strong working knowledge of KYC/CDD within financial services.
• Proven track record of interpreting regulation.

Responsabilités

• Acting as the primary liaison with the regulator.
• Overseeing first-line controls across KYC/CDD and financial crime.
• Owning the full compliance framework and making it scalable.

Connaissances

Senior compliance experience

KYC/CDD knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Finance or law background

Description du poste

Head of Compliance | High-Growth European Fintech | 12-Month Contract

We're partnering with one of Europe's fastest-growing fintechs on a pivotal Head of Compliance hire. The business serves millions of users across Europe every day and operates under the direct oversight of a major European central bank.

After scaling rapidly over the past few years, they're now 150+ people across multiple European hubs and entering their next phase of international growth.

This is a 12-month contract with a clear path to a permanent role. The business is hiring for the long term.

Why this role is worth a look:

• A rare chance to shape and scale the compliance function from a senior, influential seat
• Direct partnership with the leadership team, your judgement will inform strategic direction and risk posture
• Scale-up environment where structure is still being built and decisions move quickly
• Genuine opportunity to leave a visible mark on how the business grows

What you’ll own:

• Acting as the primary liaison with the regulator
• Providing advice and monitoring across the regulatory landscape, translating complex requirements into clear, usable guidance
• Overseeing and continuously sharpening first‑line controls across KYC/CDD, financial crime and operational risk
• Building a strong compliance culture through in‑house training and pragmatic advisory to senior stakeholders
• Owning the full compliance framework, including policies, procedures, governance and reporting, and making it scalable for international expansion
• Partnering closely with Product, Engineering and Operations to embed compliance into customer journeys in a way that is effective, auditable and friction‑aware
• Driving smart use of tooling and automation to lift quality and reduce manual lift

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in a comparable senior compliance role
• Background in finance, law or communications
• Strong working knowledge of KYC/CDD within financial services
• PSD2 experience a clear advantage
• Deep command of Wft and Wwft, with a genuinely risk‑based mindset
• Proven track record of interpreting regulation and translating it into clear internal policy