Senior CDD Officer - Amsterdam

TMF Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 holidays per year

Pension plan

Company fitness

Company language training

Commuting allowance

NS Business Card

WGA gap insurance

WIA gap insurance

Overtime compensation

Bike plan

Homework allowance

TMF Health Budget

Job summary

TMF Group is seeking a Senior CDD Officer to join its Business Excellence Center in Amsterdam. The role focuses on client risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and driving high standards across the organization. You will guide internal teams, contribute to policy development, deliver training, and promote risk-awareness culture.

The position offers growth opportunities in a newly established team, with potential to shape processes and best practices across the business.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent with regulatory knowledge.
• Minimum 4 years in CDD/ KYC/ AML in financial services.
• Experience with regulated corporate services environments and risk-based approaches.
• Strong understanding of AML, FATCA, CRS, WTT, WWFT, AIFMD.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on client risk assessments and CDD processes.
• Act as SME for complex CDD and risk-related matters.
• Review and challenge client risk assessments for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance procedures, templates, and guidance materials.

Skills

CDD

KYC

AML

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Law, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Compliance systems

Databases

Job description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 11,000 experts and 125 offices in 87 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients, and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance, and entity management services essential to global business success. Please visit our website to read more about our business: https://www.tmf-group.com

Discover the Role

Are you an experienced CDD professional with a passion for client risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement? We are looking for a Senior CDD Officer to join our growing Business Excellence Center.

In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert in client risk assessment, supporting the first-line CDD process and driving high standards of quality across the organization. You will provide expert guidance to internal teams, contribute to the development of policies and procedures, deliver training, and help foster a strong culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established team with significant room for growth, development, and career progression. As a senior member of the team, you will have the opportunity to shape processes, influence best practices, and make a meaningful impact on how client risk is managed across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and advice to Business Excellence Center and client teams on client risk assessments and risk mitigation measures.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert for complex CDD and client risk-related matters.
• Review and challenge client risk assessments to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance procedures, templates, guidance materials, and knowledge resources related to client risk assessment.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate and upskill stakeholders across the organization.
• Promote a strong risk-aware culture and support continuous improvement initiatives within the CDD framework.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of changes impacting client due diligence and risk assessment activities.
• Share knowledge and best practices to strengthen the capabilities of colleagues and teams across the business.

Key Requirements

• Master's degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in CDD, KYC, AML, or client risk assessment within the financial services industry.
• Experience working for a Corporate Services Provider, Trust Company, or similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulations and compliance frameworks, including AML, FATCA, CRS, WTT, WWFT, and AIFMD.
• Excellent knowledge of client risk assessment methodologies and risk-based approaches.
• Ability to understand and assess complex legal structures, ownership structures, and international tax frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at different levels of the organization.
• Experience developing training materials, procedures, and guidance documentation.
• Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with databases and compliance systems.
• Professional fluency in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

• 26 holidays per year (40 hour work week)
• Pension plan (statutory own contribution – 1% of the pension base)
• Company fitness
• Company language training
• Commuting allowance, based on 0,23 cent per km (max 30 km one-way) or a NS Business Card
• WGA gap insurance
• WIA gap insurance (disability insurance)
• Overtime compensation
• Bike plan
• Homework allowance – EUR 2,15 per day
• EUR 200,00 TMF Health Budget annually

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!