Senior Consultant - Regulatory Risk & Compliance in the Financial Sector

Deloitte Netherlands; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Netherlands is seeking a Senior Consultant to support financial institutions with regulatory, data and reporting needs. You will help clients navigate regulations, lead projects and expand client relationships while applying AI and data tools to compliance challenges.

The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, strategic thinking and delivering practical, innovative solutions in a regulated environment. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial services or consulting.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as DORA, ESG, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, Wft, Wwft and MiCAR.
• Experience leading projects and teams in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to identify and pursue commercial opportunities with clients.
• Interest in applying AI, data and technology to compliance and risk challenges.
• Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Support clients through transformations and risk management initiatives.
• Navigate complex new laws and regulations with practical guidance.
• Lead initiatives, contribute to service offerings, and develop client relationships.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and share knowledge across projects.
• Develop expertise in emerging trends such as AI, geopolitics and data.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

Business development

Dutch & English fluency

AI/data interest

Job description

Make an impact through challenging engagements with banks, payment institutions, FinTechs, asset managers and insurers. Translate complex risk management challenges into practical, innovative and efficient solutions. At Deloitte.

• Support financial institutions in developing and implementing strategies that address new and existing regulations, with a focus on operational risk and integrity, digital financial regulation, and consumer protection.
• Help clients innovate their business models, develop new products, and enter new markets.
• Address gaps in internal processes and systems related to legal and regulatory requirements, using data and technology to tackle compliance challenges more effectively and innovatively.
• Balance the intent of regulation with our financial services clients’ business strategies.
• Optimise risk management across organisations and programmes.
• Mentor junior colleagues and proactively share your knowledge and expertise throughout projects.
• Contribute to internal service offerings and committees within the Regulatory, Data & Reporting team, and develop your own skills through training programmes.

You enjoy finding new ways to solve complex problems and adapt readily to change. Above all, you feel confident being yourself—bringing your strengths, perspective and personality to your work. As a Senior Consultant, you also bring:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial services and/or consulting.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements, such as DORA, ESG, CSRD, the EU Taxonomy, Wft, Wwft and MiCAR, as well as experience in regulatory product development.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced project environments, a willingness to share knowledge, and the drive to lead projects and teams.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and pursuing commercial opportunities with existing and prospective clients. You also enjoy leading initiatives, contributing to service offerings, writing project proposals, and actively maintaining and expanding client relationships.
• A strong interest in AI, data and technology, or in applying these areas to compliance and risk challenges.
• Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English.

The financial sector faces continual challenges: evolving regulation, increasingly complex data requirements and the need to embed sustainability in business operations. You will join the Regulatory, Data & Reporting team, a dynamic group that helps financial institutions transform their operations to manage risk and seize new market opportunities in a regulated environment.

As a Senior Consultant in the Regulatory, Data & Reporting team, you will support clients through a range of transformations, helping them manage risk through innovative, hands‑on guidance. You will help clients navigate complex new laws and regulations while assessing whether they have the right people, organisational structures and supporting processes in place. You will think creatively while working within clients’ strategies and risk appetites, creating meaningful impact for both clients and society. The team also offers opportunities to develop your expertise in emerging trends, including AI, geopolitics and data.