Senior Compliance & RegTech Strategy Leader

Accenture the Netherlands; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited learning

Flexible working hours

Paid transport

Parental leave

Pension scheme

Discount on Accenture shares

Annual bonus

Collective health insurance scheme

Job summary

Accenture Netherlands is seeking a visionary Senior Manager to lead engagements, shape strategy, and develop our Compliance practice in Dutch and EU regulatory domains. You will work with CROs/CCOs, risk and operations leaders, translating regulation into practical, technology-enabled solutions.

In this role you will drive RegTech and Responsible AI initiatives, coach teams, develop client relationships, and lead business development across banks, fintechs and payment providers in the

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years deep experience in Dutch regulatory frameworks and European compliance standards.
• Proven track record leading transformation programs that combine regulatory change, technology, and business growth.
• Experience embedding Responsible AI principles in compliance or risk management, with a strong understanding of ethical AI governance.
• Ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams; drive business development; and build lasting client partnerships.
• Excellent English skills; Dutch fluency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regulatory Change & RegTech Transformation, focusing on Dutch & EU developments (e.g., AMLR 2027, DORA, MiCA, EU AI Act).
• Spearhead RegTech transformation initiatives guiding clients through adoption of cutting-edge regulatory solutions.
• Advise C-level executives and heads of Compliance, Risk, and Operations on resilient, future-ready compliance functions.
• Lead the implementation of generative AI and agentic AI technologies to automate compliance and enhance risk management.
• Champion RegTech platforms and AI to drive innovation and efficiency across compliance.
• Translate complex regulatory changes into actionable strategies, operating models, and tech-enabled solutions for major Dutch/European banks and fintechs.
• Incorporate best practices including generative AI, analytics, workflow automation, and data-driven compliance into client engagements.
• Develop and expand the Compliance team, fostering learning, collaboration, and high performance.
• Own and grow client relationships, acting as trusted advisor in Dutch compliance landscape.
• Lead business development, proposal creation, and go-to-market strategies in risk & compliance and Responsible AI.
• Represent Accenture at industry events and shape the future of compliance in the Netherlands.

Skills

Regulatory change

RegTech

Leadership

Business development

Responsible AI

Tools

AI governance

Job description

Accenture Netherlands is seeking a visionary Senior Manager to lead engagements, shape strategy, and develop our Compliance practice in Dutch and EU regulatory domains. You will work with CROs/CCOs, risk and operations leaders, translating regulation into practical, technology-enabled solutions.

In this role you will drive RegTech and Responsible AI initiatives, coach teams, develop client relationships, and lead business development across banks, fintechs and payment providers in the