Amsterdam
13 Apr 2026
Head of Risk and Compliance
Ayvens
Amsterdam
13 Apr 2026
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-siteFull-timeSeniorCompliance Risk ManagementNon-financial Risk Management
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-siteFull-timeSeniorCompliance 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