Strategic Compliance Lead: Governance & Risk

Fortaegis Technologies; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortaegis Technologies in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to develop, maintain and oversee the corporate compliance programme across operations and functions. You will translate legal and contractual requirements into practical policies and controls while advising management on emerging risks and regulatory changes.

You will lead risk assessments, monitoring plans and due diligence on third parties, ensuring evidence-based records and strong confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Significant professional experience in compliance, risk, audit or corporate security.
• Experience in compliance risk assessments, monitoring and investigations.
• Strong governance, internal controls and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience drafting policies, reports and recommendations.
• Discretion with sensitive information.
• Excellent English written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve the corporate compliance programme.
• Translate requirements into policies, procedures and controls.
• Maintain the compliance register and monitor legislation changes.
• Advise management on risks, obligations and developments.
• Prepare compliance reports for management and governance bodies.
• Support an ethical, accountable organisational culture.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across operations.
• Develop risk-based monitoring and testing plans.
• Assess control effectiveness and recommend actions.
• Monitor licences, permits and client requirements.
• Identify trends and emerging risks through data analysis.
• Maintain records evidencing compliance.
• Draft and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure policy communication, implementation and review.
• Support owners in workable controls and cross-department consistency.
• Promote consistent practices across locations and services.
• Receive and investigate suspected breaches with objectivity.
• Coordinate corrective actions and whistleblowing channels.
• Escalate significant concerns to management.
• Liaise with regulators, clients and authorities.
• Oversee due diligence on third parties and monitor risks.
• Ensure compliance clauses in contracts and monitor higher-risk partners.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance.
• Support audits and assurance activities and track findings.

Skills

Integrity

Independence

Analytical

Communication

Governance

Risk assessment

Recordkeeping

Confidentiality

Stakeholder mgmt

Investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, compliance, risk management, business administration, security management or a related discipline

Job description

Fortaegis Technologies in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to develop, maintain and oversee the corporate compliance programme across operations and functions. You will translate legal and contractual requirements into practical policies and controls while advising management on emerging risks and regulatory changes.

You will lead risk assessments, monitoring plans and due diligence on third parties, ensuring evidence-based records and strong confidentiality.