Head of Product

Compliance Wise; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 vacation days

D&I day

Public transport reimbursement

Job summary

ComplianceWise in Amsterdam is seeking a Product Leader to shape the direction and execution of our product, technology, and AI roadmap. You will lead our integrated Product and Engineering teams to make the platform simpler, scalable, and AI-driven.

This role focuses on removing complexity, standardising processes, and delivering a single, trusted workflow for most customers. You will translate compliance needs into repeatable logic and drive AI applied within the product to create real

Qualifications

• Experience leading product and engineering teams without heavy processes.
• 5–8 years in product, preferably in a scale-up (Series A–C).
• Experience simplifying complex products, processes, or systems.

Responsibilities

• Define product direction and strategy.
• Lead Product, Engineering and Design into one high-performing team.
• Reduce complexity and enforce standards across the board.
• Drive AI within the product to create value and scalability.

Skills

Product leadership

SaaS experience

AI in products

Team leadership

Scale-up experience

Product operations

Job description

Compliance doesn't have to be complicated. You make sure it stays that way.

About the Company

At ComplianceWise, we build tomorrow's AML compliance platform today. As the Netherlands' market leader in AML software for accountants and financial institutions, we've already set the standard for simplifying compliance, but we're only just getting started.

Our platform, Grub, empowers organizations to comply with the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering Act through intelligent automation and innovative technology, making compliance faster, easier, and more reliable. And now, we’re taking the next big leap: movingbeyond automation to AI-driven solutions that will redefine how financial professionals detect integrity risks, protect their organizations, and safeguard the trust that keeps our financial system running.

With over 600 organizations relying on us and a market that is ready for transformation, ComplianceWise is scaling rapidly across Europe. The opportunity to make an impact is enormous. The people who join us now will not only contribute but will help shape thefuture of compliance technology.

To scale further, we need to simplify and standardise our product, while leading the shift towards AI-driven compliance. That's where you come in.

About the Job

As Product Leader, you are responsible for both the direction and execution of our product, technology and AI evolution. You lead our integrated Product team (2 FTE ) & Engineering team (8 FTE), overseeing Product, Design, and Engineering, and ensuring these disciplines operate as one aligned system.

Your mission is clear: make our product simpler, more scalable and increasingly AI-driven, ready for the next phase of growth.
You don't do this by adding more features. You do this by removing complexity, enforcing standards, and making clear product decisions.
You build one clear, scalable way of working across customers, reducing variation and increasing trust in the product.
At the same time, you drive the next evolution of our platform: from workflow automation to AI-driven compliance

This means you:

• Define what we stop building, not just what we build
• Reduce product and process complexity across the board
• Create one standard flow that works for the majority of customers
• Lead and align Product, Engineering, and Design into one high-performing team
• Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across the full development lifecycle
• Bring structure to integrations without increasing fragmentation
• Translate compliance workflows into simple, repeatable logic
• Drive the development and application of AI within our product, making sure it adds real value and scalability

You are not here to manage a roadmap. You are here to simplify it, align teams around it and evolve it with AI at the core.

About you

You are a product leader who combines ownership, clarity, and execution.
You have experience leading product and engineering teams and know how to create alignment without adding unnecessary process or hierarchy.
You are comfortable operating in a messy, fast-moving environment and know how to bring structure where it matters most.
You don't aim to please everyone. You make decisions, create clarity, and move forward, even when that means saying no. You understand that building a scalable product requires discipline:

• enforcing standards
• making trade-offs explicit

At the same time, you are forward-looking: You lead our move into AI-driven compliance, spotting opportunities early, setting direction, and turning AI into a fundamental part of how our product works and scales.

You are hands-on, pragmatic, and focused on impact.

You bring:

• Experience leading a Product team in a SaaS or platform environment
• 5–8 years of experience in product, preferably in a scale-up (Series A–C or similar)
• A strong product + operations mindset
• Experience simplifying complex products, processes, or systems
• Experience working with integrations, workflows, or operational tooling
• Affinity with or experience in applying AI within products

Most importantly:

• You bring clarity in complex situations and make well-considered product decisions
• You have a track record of simplifying products or processes to make them scalable
• You lead and inspire teams, creating alignment and energy around a clear direction
• You take ownership of both product direction and delivery

Why work at ComplianceWise?

• Hybrid working: up to 2 days from home per week and up to 2 weeks per year from abroad
• 25 vacation days + option to take 2 weeks of unpaid leave per year
• Special leaves: D&I day, moving day, volunteer day, and milestone-based sabbaticals.
• OpenUp subscription for mental health
• Public transport reimbursement
• A company that takes your personal and professional development seriously
• Work with ambitious colleagues with backgrounds at Google, Deliveroo, ABN Amro, and more
• Work on innovative compliance solutions using AI and machine learning
• Join a fast-growing company with focus, knowledge, and resources
• Informal work environment with room for initiative, dry humor at lunch, and international colleagues from over 10 countries
• Multiple team outings per quarter and biweekly Thursday drinks (DoMiBo) at the office
• Office in Amsterdam with views over the Olympic Stadium

Inclusivity & Equal Opportunities

At ComplianceWise, we strive for an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage everyone to apply. Do you have a disability or need accommodations during the application process? Email us at [e-mail] with your name, the role you are applying for, and your request. We are happy to help.

Note: You must be authorized to work within the EU for this role