Key Skills

Job Description

Your role at a glance As a Medior FEC Consultant at Compliance Champs, you help our clients (banks, insurers, asset managers, and crypto and payment institutions) prevent financial crime. You work on assignments at our clients, where you analyze complex cases, advise on policies and processes, and help shape how financial crime risks are managed in practice. Depending on the assignment, your work covers transaction monitoring, systematic integrity risk analysis (SIRA), policies and procedures, and data management related to financial crime controls. You will work in an ambitious and dynamic team with us, offering ample growth opportunities and a “work hard, play hard” mentality. In our work environment, we combine professionalism with a fresh perspective and a lot of passion Your tasks and responsibilities Complex case analysis: Lead and carry out in-depth investigations into high-risk client profiles and intricate transaction patterns, identifying potential money laundering, terrorist financing or fraud that automated systems might overlook. Risk and policy advisory: Contribute to or lead SIRA, the design and improvement of FEC policies and procedures, and the setup of transaction monitoring frameworks. Translate complex AML/CTF (Wwft) and Sanctions regulations into practical steps for the client’s project team, ensuring a “first time right” approach. Data and process optimization: Identify bottlenecks in the client’s monitoring systems, data quality or manual investigation processes, and propose data-driven improvements that increase detection efficiency. Quality assurance and coaching: Act as first-line reviewer for dossiers completed by junior colleagues, giving constructive feedback so that all reporting meets both our internal standards and the client’s regulatory requirements. Stakeholder management: Serve as the primary point of contact for project leads and compliance stakeholders at the client, reporting on progress and defending findings in compliance committee meetings. Commercial contribution: Build and maintain relationships within your client network, spot follow-up opportunities on assignments, and help us grow our presence in the market, including in specialized areas such as crypto. Who you are Education: You have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, preferably in law, criminology, business administration, or economics. Experience: You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in FEC in the Dutch market or similar. Regulatory knowledge: You possess knowledge of essential laws and regulations (Wwft, Wft, Sanctions Act, etc.). Expertise: You can analyze transactions, complex organizational structures, and annual reports and draw conclusions based on them. Language: You are fluent in Dutch (required) and have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Characteristics: o You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail. o You are ambitious and passionate about contributing to our dynamic team. o You enjoy working at a startup and contributing to its growth. o You appreciate an informal work atmosphere where everyone brings out the best in each other. Availability: o You are available full-time (contract based on 36 to 40 hours per week). Parttime is negotiable. o You are able to live and work in the Netherlands, without Visa support from the Company. o We expect you to be in the office and/or at clients at least twice a week including Fridays. What you can expect from us and the role Compensation & benefits Competitive compensation: A competitive salary, pension plan, and an attractive bonus scheme tied to company success. Vacation/leave: 26 vacation days per year (on a full-time basis) with the ability to purchase additional days. Work-Life balance & flexibility Flexibility: Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely, supported by a professional laptop and SIM card. Office hub: A modern office in the heart of Rotterdam. Growth & culture Professional Development: Access to internal and external training programs for professional and personal development. Generous yearly learning budget to use for professional or personal development. Impactful work: Opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of compliance for leading financial institutions. Team & Socials: A stimulating environment where your growth is a priority, complemented by regular social and team-building activities, including outings, sports events, and team lunches. This is a priority for Compliance Champs. About Compliance Champs We are a specialized compliance consultancy and were recognized as an FD Gazelle 2025, making us one of the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands. But what really defines us is our people and the way we work together. As a scale-up, we combine deep regulatory knowledge with a practical, hands-on mindset, offering clear advice and solutions that work in practice. We work with a work hard, play hard mentality: we are ambitious and committed to our clients, support one another, share knowledge and celebrate our milestones together. Our culture is open, personal and team-oriented. We encourage you to ask questions, take initiative and keep developing. We are also expanding into niche areas such as crypto and blockchain, the upcoming football sector regulations and AI, where innovation and regulation meet. Joining Compliance Champs means becoming part of a close-knit team that works hard, supports each other and takes pride in building something meaningful together: for our clients, for each other and for the future of compliance.

Core Responsibilities

Investigate complex, high-risk client profiles and transaction patterns, and advise clients on financial crime risks, regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and transaction monitoring. Improve data and investigation processes, review and coach junior colleagues, manage client stakeholders, and contribute to client relationships and business growth.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of relevant financial economic crime experience in the Dutch market or a similar market, knowledge of Dutch financial crime regulations, and the ability to analyze transactions, organizational structures, and annual reports. A bachelor's or master's degree is preferred, along with fluency in Dutch, excellent English, and the ability to work in the Netherlands without company visa support.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Performance Bonus
• 26 Vacation Days
• Option to Purchase Additional Vacation Days
• Flexible Working Hours
• Remote Work Option
• Professional Laptop
• SIM Card
• Professional Development and Training
• Annual Learning Budget
• Team-Building Activities