Interim Compliance Officer (9 months), Global Private Markets Investor, Rotterdam, Netherlands

PER; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PER in Rotterdam is seeking a compliance officer to join the local compliance team on a 9-month maternity cover contract, with potential to go permanent. The role focuses on overseeing regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, supporting governance and risk management, and coordinating reporting and training.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on AML/KYC, vendor management, and due diligence experience, with the ability to work well in a small team.

Qualifications

• Experience in funds or financial services compliance.
• AIFMD experience advantageous.
• Hands-on AML/KYC, vendor management and due diligence experience.
• Available to start on short notice.
• Comfortable working in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML/KYC compliance and due diligence across fund structures and counterparties.
• Coordinate compliance reviews of external service providers and vendors.
• Deliver compliance induction and training covering AML, anti-bribery and ethical conduct.
• Monitor compliance risks, incidents, complaints and breaches.
• Support compliance monitoring, control assessments and regulatory reviews.
• Report key findings and recommendations to management and governance bodies.

Skills

AML/KYC

Due diligence

Vendor management

Regulatory reporting

Governance & risk

Job description

About our client

Our client, a global multi-strategy private markets investment firm, is currently seeking to hire a compliance officer to join their Rotterdam based compliance team. The role will be an initial 9-month maternity cover contract with the possibility to go permanent. The firm, which invests across multiple asset classes globally, including private equity an real assets, currently hold a combined AUM of $10 billion across all its assets. The firm is performing very well in the current market making it an exciting and busy time to join.

About our client

Our client, a global multi-strategy private markets investment firm, is currently seeking to hire a compliance officer to join their Rotterdam based compliance team. The role will be an initial 9-month maternity cover contract with the possibility to go permanent. The firm, which invests across multiple asset classes globally, including private equity an real assets, currently hold a combined AUM of $10 billion across all its assets. The firm is performing very well in the current market making it an exciting and busy time to join.

What the job involves

As the compliance officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and promoting regulatory compliance across the firm, ensuring adherence to requirements across multiple jurisdictions, supporting governance and risk management processes, coordinating reporting, training, and framework management along with being key liaison for external parties. You will work as part of a four-person compliance team, reporting into the head of compliance.

• Oversee AML/KYC compliance and due diligence across fund structures and counterparties
• Coordinate compliance reviews of external service providers and vendors
• Deliver compliance induction and training covering AML, anti-bribery and ethical conduct
• Monitor compliance risks, incidents, complaints, and breaches
• Support compliance monitoring, control assessments, and regulatory reviews
• Report key findings and recommendations to management and governance bodies

Who we are looking for

• Previous compliance experience within the funds space or financial services sector
• Previous exposure to AIFMD would be advantageous
• Hands on AML/KYC, vendor management, and due diligence experience
• Comfortable working as part of a small team in a hands-on role
• Available to start on short notice
• €80,000 base salary