A leading European Bank, located in the heart of Amsterdam are seeking a Specialist Compliance Officer to provide advice, guidance and support to the Bank's business in Amsterdam. You will be delegated to support the Compliance function in identifying and mitigating risks across the business and help to promote a proactive Compliance culture within the Bank. If you are seeking, to join a diverse and an international structure, please do not hesitate to apply below.

As a Compliance Specialist, you will be:

* Further developing and rationalization of the existing Management Information System in the areas of anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, as well as increasing efficiency of information gathering, and compilation through creation of automated reports
* Arranging - in tight cooperation with IT function of the Bank and vendors - for uninterruptible and efficient functioning of pre-transaction filtering solution and post-transaction monitoring system
* Independently analysing high risk transactions and suspicious money laundering activities
* Arranging for testing of the compliance processes in place and the quality of execution through spot-checks and other methods
* Improving and rationalizing the functioning of compliance controls and processes, specifically in the areas of anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, with a view to prevent/minimise gaps and overlaps, as well as unreasonable slowing down of business operations
* Independently analysing high risk transactions and suspicious money laundering activities
* Leading numerous regulatory Compliance projects to external and internal parties

As a Compliance Specialist, you should have:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent
* Good understanding and ability to work with automated compliance systems - developing,
* maintaining and upgrading monitoring rules/scenarios and ensuring the uninterruptible functioning of the systems in cooperation with IT and vendors
* Knowledge of Dutch AML/KYC regulations
* Certified Compliance Professional and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
* Good understanding and ability to work with automated compliance systems
* Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory provisions
* Self-motivation
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Hands on mentality
* Fluency in English