Head of Risk and Compliance
Ayvens
Amsterdam
3 weeks ago
Head of Risk and Compliance
Head of Risk and Compliance needed for Ayvens Bank in Amsterdam. Requires 7+ years in financial sector risk and compliance, with at least 3 years of managerial experience. Responsibilities include overseeing risk management, compliance frameworks, and leading a team of 4 FTE.
On-site
Full-time
Senior
Compliance Risk Management
Non-financial Risk Management
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
compliance risk managementnon-financial risk managementregulatory frameworks
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsanimation skillsanalytical skillsmanagement skillsrigorousservice-orientedsupportive mindsetability to prioritizeanticipateorganizeinitiativeautonomycollaborationteamworkcross-functional alignment
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the Group Risk & Compliance framework across all risk domains as defined by Ayvens Group.
- Establish and maintain effective monitoring, controls, and surveillance to prevent and detect operational, compliance, privacy, and reputational risks.
- Oversee risk and compliance assessments, ensuring timely identification, evaluation, and escalation of incidents.
- Ensure proper treatment of Manage alerts related to AML, sanctions, terrorism financing, market abuse, and data privacy, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Develop and oversee the entity’s risk appetite and ensure risks remain within approved thresholds.
- Partner with the first line of defense to maintain a strong risk profile, drive mitigation actions, and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
- Lead the response to audits, inspections, remediation actions, and regulatory reviews.
- Prepare and coordinate the Entity Risk Committee and quarterly reporting to the Management Board and Supervisory Board.
- Monitor regulatory developments, evaluate their impact, and ensure timely and effective compliance adaptation.
- Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing Risk & Compliance team, fostering expertise and ensuring strong succession planning.
- Promote a robust risk and compliance culture across the organization.
- Ensure the organizational setup meets regulatory standards while supporting operational efficiency.
Head of Risk and ComplianceFinancial ServicesRisk ManagementComplianceBankingAmsterdamFull-timeOn-siteManagerialSenior