Regulatory Compliance and Risk Specialist
€95,000 - €125,000 per year
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
Job Description
Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $434.6 billion in assets under management (as of 30 June 2026) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.
We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.
INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE-DEDICATED TO TEAMWORK–EXCELLENT–ACCOUNTABLE–LEADERS-SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED
Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:
About the Role
Loomis Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis US”), located in Boston, U.S., has a subsidiary in Utrecht, Netherlands (“Loomis Utrecht”), which is authorized by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (“AFM”) as an alternative investment fund manager (“AIFM”). Loomis Utrecht has also been approved to provide individual portfolio management, investment advice, and reception and transmission of orders (“MiFID top-up services”). Loomis Utrecht also has a branch office in Paris, France.
The Regulatory Compliance and Risk Specialist will be responsible for supporting compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements applicable to an AIFM under the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht) (the “Wft”), the relevant underlying decrees, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”), and its delegated and implementing acts.
About the Team
The Regulatory Compliance and Risk Specialist will report to the Loomis Utrecht Board of Directors with functional reporting to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer of Loomis US and the Managing Directors of Loomis Utrecht.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit required regulatory filings, including Annex IV, Benchmark Values Reporting, the DORA Register, ICAAP, and related filings
- Monitor regulatory changes that may impact the firm through newsletters, industry notifications, and other relevant sources
- Update the Loomis Utrecht Compliance Manual in English to reflect applicable regulatory developments, as needed
- Oversee Loomis Utrecht employees’ compliance with the Loomis Sayles Global Compliance Manual Policies and Procedures, including the Loomis Utrecht Compliance Manual
- Provide compliance training to employees of Loomis Utrecht
- Monitor completion of quarterly compliance and risk checklist items for reporting to the Loomis Utrecht Board and the Compliance, Risk and Internal Controls Committee
- Prepare compliance reports for quarterly committee meetings
- Communicate with regulators in Dutch on compliance and risk related matters, as needed
- Escalate compliance or risk related issues, as needed, to the Loomis Utrecht Board and the Loomis US Deputy CCO
- Work with Loomis US Technology teams to support DORA and GDPR compliance
- Work with the Global AML Officer to monitor compliance with local AML requirements
- Coordinate with the Loomis UK HR Partner on duties associated with Loomis Utrecht’s Health and Safety requirements
Qualifications & Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management or Law
- Must have at least 3 years of regulatory compliance experience at an AIFM
- Working knowledge of Wft and AIFMD regulations
- Working knowledge of MiFID II requirements
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Must have very strong written and oral communication skills in both Dutch and English
- Must have the ability to determine regulatory impacts of new products, new accounts, new employee roles and new client jurisdictions
- Must have the ability to work independently
Additional Requirements
- The position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days working from the office, including Fridays, and two days working from home. The hybrid work schedule is subject to management discretion, and office-based days may increase in the future.
Loomis Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is €95,000 - €125,000 EUR. Your starting salary will be based on your experience, skills, qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on individual and company performance. In addition to your compensation, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security.
Global Benefit Statement:
At Loomis Sayles, we believe benefits should empower our employees to thrive — at work and beyond. To attract and retain diverse talent worldwide, we are committed to offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that support your well-being, your family and your future. Designed with both local and global needs in mind, our benefits ensure that wherever you work, you have the support and resources to succeed.
Core Global Benefit Offerings:
Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and supplemental health plans
Retirement Savings
Paid Time Off
Company-Provided Leave Benefits
Life and Disability Insurance
Work/Life and Wellness Resources
Locally Relevant Perks and Programs
EEOC and Diversity Statement
Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Core Responsibilities
The Regulatory Compliance and Risk Specialist is responsible for managing regulatory filings, monitoring compliance with AIFMD and Wft regulations, and providing compliance training to staff. They will also prepare reports for the Board of Directors and coordinate with technology and global compliance teams to ensure adherence to internal and external policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, or Law and possess at least 3 years of regulatory compliance experience within an AIFM. Proficiency in both Dutch and English is required, along with a working knowledge of Wft, AIFMD, and MiFID II regulations.
Benefits
- Health and welfare
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Supplemental health plans
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Company-provided leave benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Work/life and wellness resources
About Loomis Sayles
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
For a century, Loomis, Sayles & Company has built a legacy focused on fulfilling the investment needs of institutional and retail clients worldwide. To do this, our performance-driven investors aim to deliver long-term results by leveraging deep, independent research and rigorous risk analysis. With the resources, foresight, and flexibility to look far and wide for value in broad and narrow markets, Loomis Sayles has remained a trusted partner to its clients since 1926. For more information, please visit www.loomissayles.com/social