Compliance Officer - Regulatory
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Responsibilities
- Analyze existing and upcoming regulations and translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical business and control measures
- Lead the implementation of regulatory changes, ensuring alignment with trading strategies and operational processes
- Act as the primary senior compliance advisor to the Trading department on complex regulatory matters
- Own, maintain, and continuously enhance the regulatory compliance framework, with a focus on trading‑related regulations
- Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal control documentation
- Provide independent challenge and second‑line oversight to business initiatives and developments
- Lead and contribute to regulatory‑driven business projects and strategic initiatives
- Specialize in digital asset compliance, advising on applicable regulatory frameworks (MiCAR, and the intersection with MiFID II) and supporting the business in launching and scaling crypto-related / tokenized securities trading activities
- Engage directly with regulators, exchanges, and other regulatory stakeholders, including managing inquiries, inspections, and audits
- Conduct regulatory risk assessments and monitor ongoing compliance with regulatory obligations
- Develop and deliver regulatory and compliance training across the organization
- Support senior management with regulatory updates, impact assessments, and reporting
- Collaborate closely with the Team Lead Regulatory Compliance
- What you need to succeed
- 5-8+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within a financial markets environment.
- University degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong and demonstrable knowledge of the European regulatory framework (Wft, MiFID II / MiFIR, EMIR, MAR, SSR, MiCAR DORA, etc.).
- Proven experience in drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
- Experience interacting directly with regulators and managing regulatory inspections or audits.
- Experience advising business stakeholders in a global financial or exchange-trading environment.
- Strong understanding of financial instruments and financial markets.
- Experience performing regulatory impact assessments and compliance risk analysis.
- Strong interest in and affinity with Digital Assets
- High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
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Additional Information
Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong interest and affinity with Digital Assets to join our Regulatory Compliance team in Amsterdam. We are looking for a colleague who is a self-starter, flexible and driven. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities. In this role you will contribute with your expertise in advising on the set-up and realization of new projects while meeting regulatory requirements. You will be able to assess impact and draft clear and hands-on advice on impact and implementation, taking into account the needs of the business.
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