Senior Compliance Officer, EMEA & APAC Advisory

ance advisory coverage. This role will act as a key partner to the business, delivering regulatory guidance, supporting strategic initiatives, and serving as a primary point of contact for regulators across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping the firm manage compliance and financial crime risks while enabling continued business growth in a complex regulatory environment.

How You'll Help Take Us There

• Serve as the Compliance point of contact for designated business lines and support functions across EMEA and APAC, advising on regulatory and compliance risk matters
• Provide timely, high‑quality compliance advice to the business, liaising with the Chief Compliance Officer, EMEA & APAC as appropriate prior to issuance
• Assess regulatory issues and incidents, determine notification requirements, and draft regulatory submissions across EMEA and APAC jurisdictions
• Lead and support key regulatory interactions, including responding to regulatory enquiries and correspondence
• Support new business initiatives and regulatory change projects, identifying compliance risks and advising on appropriate mitigating controls
• Maintain and periodically update firm‑wide risk assessments, ensuring they remain proportionate to the nature, scale, and complexity of the business
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of management information for internal committees, Boards, and senior stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with local Compliance officers across EMEA and APAC where matters have cross‑regional impact
• Escalate material compliance issues to the Chief Compliance Officer, EMEA & APAC in a timely manner
• Track, log, and manage regulatory notifications, ensuring appropriate follow‑up and governance
• Support the design and delivery of compliance and financial crime training across the business
• Provide guidance on the application of venue rulebooks and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Contribute to compliance monitoring activities and monitor regulatory developments, sharing relevant updates with stakeholders
• Manage regulatory applications and support responses to follow‑up questions from regulators
• Advise the onboarding team on financial crime requirements and support the annual MLRO reporting process

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in financial services compliance or a related control function, ideally within regulated trading venues, market infrastructure, or electronic trading environments
• Strong knowledge of MiFID II, including market structure, algorithmic trading, regulatory reporting, outsourcing, and market abuse frameworks
• Deep understanding of UK and/or EU financial services regulation; broader international exposure is an advantage
• Fixed income market experience preferred but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and regulators
• Strong commercial judgment, analytical capability, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including experience mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with CRM or project management tools is a plus
• Ability to incorporate AI into daily workflows; passion for ethical adoption of AI practices
• Bachelor's degree required

What You Can Expect from Us

• Central location: Based in heart of Amsterdam on one of most beautiful streets alongside the canal
• Located in period building, fully renovated and modernly equipped
• View of the canal from the office
• Cool shopping and great place to eat nearby
• Very dynamic environment with all key functions are represented in the office (Sales, Business dev., Legal, Compliance, Risk, Ops,)
• Benefits competitive for local market.
• Augmented leave after completing each 5 years of service

Collaboration and innovation are integral to our success - it's how we got to where we are and how we'll maintain and grow our competitive advantage. We believe this best happens in an office environment. Employees in Legal & Compliance work in the office 3 or more days a week. This approach still allows for flexibility depending on the business function you work within but also helps us maintain a collaborative office environment long-term.

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