ABOUT US:

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Head of Compliance EMEA, the Head of Compliance Netherlands is responsible for executing the compliance program for the company, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manages regulatory compliance initiatives, strategy, and projects in coordination with management and provides other business partner support. Specifically, you will: 

•    Provide day-to-day compliance support and issue resolution and serves as a contact for new initiatives and projects related to laws and regulations.
•    Help to execute the controls of the Target Operating Model, such as but not limited to monitoring and testing and KYC/AML reviews.
•    Report findings and recommendations to the Head of Compliance, internal and external auditors, and regulatory examiners, as appropriate.
•    Work with the business to assess compliance risks.
•    Develop and maintains effective and positive relationships with operational and business managers and stakeholders to facilitate partnership approach to compliance risk management.
•    Track legislative and regulatory developments.
•    Be a member to the compliance platform of a branch organization  .
•    Prepare summaries of legislative and regulatory changes and disseminates compliance bulletins to the organization. Assists in the creation of forms and disclosure documents for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures.
•    Execute compliance policies, procedures, and programs.  Recommend and help to develop and implement changes to existing and proposed procedures, policies, and programs. 
•    Prepare periodic reports to the Head of Compliance regarding the compliance program activities.  
•    Ensure that matters requiring escalation to the Head of Compliance, including the occurrence and remediation of compliance deficiencies, are reported on a timely basis. 
•    Identify, develop, and communicate compliance education programs and assist with compliance training.
•    Assist in coordination of regulatory examinations, including the facilitation of information gathering and analysis, and the integration of data into a logical and consistent format.
•    Monitor and tests the business’ internal controls to mitigate compliance risks identified during risk assessment review processes.
•    Monitor the business’ execution and documentation of corrective actions required as a result of deficiencies identified by reviews, audits, and regulatory examinations.
•    Be responsible for meeting the deadlines on the reporting the Dutch Central Bank

PROFILE

•    5 to 10 years of experience in compliance supporting the financial industry, preferably within the trust sector.
•    Strong and detailed understanding of laws and regulations related to the assigned business units, including BSA/AML/Sanctions requirements.
•    Master’s degree in law.
•    In-depth knowledge of the Wwft and Sw regulations is required.
•    Proven experience in managing relationships with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
•    Certified compliance officer and preferably registration at DSI;
•    Experience in delivering compliance training is preferred.
•    Familiarity with the Wtt 2018 is preferred.

LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

•    You have excellent communication and presentation skills (active listening, presentation skills, negotiation skills and relationship building skills).
•    You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of business operations, procedures and industry best practices.
•    You will have an intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set, allowing you to partner effectively across your areas and beyond with agility and flexibility. 
•    You will be adept at managing competing demands on your time, actively prioritising and remaining calm under pressure while navigating complexity and challenges with confidence and resilience.
•    You will possess strong interpersonal skills – influencing and building trust quickly, navigating complexity and ambiguity with confidence and negotiating with tenacity and focus. You will be decisive and persuasive to achieve the results. 
•    You will demonstrate personal resilience in the context of an international company in high-growth mode.
•    You will demonstrate a strong commitment to high integrity and ethics. 

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WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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