Job description
Company Description
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
You will be part of the Compliance Team and report to the Compliance Leader.
In this critical role, you will ensure that the Netherlands business operates within the guidelines set by the Dutch Central Bank and is able to anticipate upcoming changes in the industry. You will also work closely with Group Compliance leaders to ensure that the overall compliance framework in the Netherlands is robust and aligned with both local and Group standards.
You will:
- Support the development, definition, and implementation of risk and compliance legislation, guidelines, internal strategy, and policies for IQ-EQ NL.
- Assist in translating IQ-EQ Group policies into local procedures.
- Advise on new and evolving risk and compliance policies and guide their practical implementation in daily operations.
- Collaborate with the local Compliance Leader and team to implement legal and regulatory requirements, Group and local guidelines, and maintain the Risk & Compliance framework.
- Proactively advise client teams on risk and compliance matters, new legislation, and guidelines to anticipate and respond to national and international developments.
- Promote risk and compliance awareness and cooperation among IQ-EQ NL staff; contribute to the development of related training programs.
- Actively support a data-driven and constructive “pro-compliance and risk” culture, helping client teams integrate compliance standards into their workflows.
- Advise, challenge, and guide on client (re-)acceptance in line with applicable legislation, regulations, and Group/local policies and procedures.
- Contribute to annual planning and implementation of IQ-EQ NL’s Compliance Charter, Compliance Monitoring Plan, SIRA, and other risk analyses.
- Assist in preparing and implementing the annual Compliance Monitoring Planner (CMP); monitor and report CMP items to the Compliance Leader.
- Help draft and implement compliance and risk procedures, manuals, forms, monitoring plans, and quality plans.
- Maintain contact, together with the Compliance Leader, with Dutch regulators and peers: DNB, AFM, and Holland Quaestor (HQ).
- Assist in preparing and submitting FIU, incident, and other regulatory reports as required.
- Proactively manage personal development, both technical and leadership, in alignment with IQ-EQ values.
What we offer
- IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee’s well-being and work-life balance.
- Employees receive generous paid time off, including 30 vacation days plus all public holidays.
- Financial wellness is supported through a premium pension plan with Nationale Nederlanden, holidays allowance, home working allowance and reimbursement of fitness membership.
- IQ-EQ provides both monetary and non-monetary support in relation to all aspects of studying for professional qualifications to develop your career.
Qualifications
- You have 3–5 years of experience in a similar role within a matrixed, international environment.
- You hold a Master’s degree in Dutch Law; BOTO completed; MOTO and/or Certified Compliance Officer (CCP or similar) and/or (A)CAMs certification preferred.
- You have strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including Wft, Wwft (CDD), Wtt, and Sanctions Law.
- You bring experience or a strong focus in Corporate, Funds, or Financial Services.
- You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Dutch and English.
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
