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Job Description

At a glance As Senior Compliance Officer, you will be a member of the Business Compliance team that supports ABN AMRO’s Corporate Banking (CB) client unit. The team provides guidance, advice and challenge on the full range of compliance topics (excluding AML/Financial Crime) and monitors the business’ adherence to the regulatory and policy requirements. The CB Compliance team also has a bank-wide role regarding the Markets Integrity risk theme, covering regulations such as MAD/MAR, MiFIR and EMIR. The available position in the team takes the lead on this ‘Risk Theme Expert’ role for Markets Integrity (primary focus) and contributes to general Business Compliance activities for Corporate Banking. Your job Risk Theme Expert: Develop and maintain Compliance policies and standards related to Market Abuse and Market Transparency. Define and maintain reference controls for Market Abuse and Market Transparency and driving/monitoring implementation via local controls in all relevant entities of the bank. Stay informed on control testing results related to Market Abuse and Market Transparency across the bank and keep line of sight over issues (IMATs) and associated action plans. In cooperation with Business Compliance Officers, establish and maintain regulatory lineage for Market Abuse and Market Transparency, by linking the articles from relevant regulations (e.g. MAR, MiFIR, EMIR) to bank policies, controls, procedures and other measures to substantiate full and effective implementation of the regulations across the bank. Keep abreast of new and changing laws, regulations and other market developments in relation to Market Abuse and Market Transparency. Perform impact assessments to determine impact on the bank and coordinate/monitor required implementation actions. Provide Markets Integrity input into the quarterly Compliance report to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board. Formulate the annual plan for the Compliance Function in relation to Markets Integrity, drive/monitor execution and provide regular progress updates. Perform Expert role for the annual Markets Integrity SIRA. E.g. maintain SIRA risk event library, prepare Markets Integrity Risk Outlook, support for Business Compliance Officers in the execution of the Markets Integrity SIRA and prepare annual bank-wide Markets Integrity SIRA report. Develop and maintain training material for Market Abuse and Market Transparency topics (e.g. eLearns). Work closely with the Trade Surveillance, Personal Account Dealing and Global Control Room teams to ensure relevant Markets Integrity risks are adequately managed via the policies and procedures of these teams. Business Compliance Officer: It is envisaged that this position also performs general business compliance activities for the Corporate Banking / Markets business, such as providing advice and guidance to the business, participating in business projects, risk assessments, control enhancements or product reviews. The relative portion of this part of the role depends on the demands of the Risk Theme Expert role. Working environment The CB Compliance team consists of 12 professionals with a variety of backgrounds, skill sets and nationalities. The team works closely with other teams within the wider Compliance department, including the local Compliance teams in each of the countries where the bank is present. In this role you will interact on a daily basis with a wide variety of stakeholders across the Compliance department and 2nd line parties such as Legal and Risk, as well as relevant business contacts. The role is based in our head offices in Amsterdam (and – temporarily – Amstelveen). ABN AMRO employs hybrid working arrangements, combining working from the office with working from home. Your profile You have strong verbal and written communication skills and are able to interact with various stakeholders. You are good at working with others and at the same time are able to think and act autonomously. You have keen analytical skills enabling you to get to the heart of a problem quickly and draw the appropriate conclusions. Essential requirements: You have a Master’s degree, for example in Business, Law or other relevant field. You have understanding of and working experience in investment services and financial markets. You have strong working knowledge of relevant laws & regulations, including MAD/MAR, MiFIR and EMIR. You have at minimum 8 years work experience, of which at least 3 years in a compliance-relevant position in the financial sector. Ideally as a (2nd line) Compliance Officer or regulator, but compliance-relevant experience can for example also be gained as a banker, consultant, auditor, or legal advisor dealing with relevant compliance topics. You have experience in working with operational risk management processes (e.g. risk assessments, controls design, controls testing). You are fluent in English. We are offering We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing. In addition, we offer: An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36-hour work week, including holiday allowanceand a flexible benefit budget. An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future. Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you. Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually. Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work. Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000. An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use. You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy. Interested? If you are interested and believe you match the profile, please send us your CV and motivation letter. Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future. If you want to apply for the B-Able or Reboot program, make sure to mention it both in the title and the content of your resume. Disclaimer external recruitment agencies External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please. Use of AI in our application process You’re welcome to use AI to help write your CV or cover letter, as long as it reflects your own story. We review every application personally and without AI. During interviews, real time AI tools may not be used. With your permission, interviews can be recorded and supported by AI. This helps us keep the process fair, careful, and transparent.

Core Responsibilities

Lead the bank-wide Markets Integrity risk theme by developing policies, standards, and controls; tracking implementation and issues; maintaining regulatory lineage; and assessing the impact of regulatory changes. Contribute to reporting, annual planning and risk assessments, training, and general Corporate Banking compliance advice and activities.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Business, Law, or a relevant field is required, along with understanding and experience in investment services and financial markets and strong working knowledge of MAD/MAR, MiFIR, and EMIR. Candidates need at least eight years of work experience, including at least three years in a compliance-relevant financial-sector role, experience with operational risk processes, and fluency in English.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Flexible Benefits Budget
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Ergonomic Home Office Setup
• Five Weeks Of Vacation
• Additional Purchaseable Vacation
• Personal Development Days
• Annual Development Budget
• Public Transport Pass