Business Compliance Manager

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IQ-EQ seeks a Business Compliance Manager in Amsterdam to lead a team of Compliance Officers and ensure efficient due diligence while reinforcing a strong compliance culture with Risk and Compliance. The BCM will supervise quality, escalate issues, set goals, and design controls to mitigate legal and regulatory risk with a focus on Wwft and Wtt. Ideal candidates have 5 years in financial services compliance, 10 years total, a Master in Dutch law, fluent in Dutch and English, with AML and data privacy expertise. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show impact, cross-functional collaboration, risk improvements, and highlight Wwft Wtt experience and onsite in Amsterdam, aligning with IQ-EQ’s ESG and inclusive culture.

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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 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

The Business Compliance Manager role (hereinafter BCM) coordinates a team of other Business Compliance Officers (hereinafter BCOs) and is responsible for the supervision, guidance and oversight of the BCO function. The BCM ensure that the BCO actions align with the organisational goals, monitors performance and provide support and resources to the organisation in order to advance a strong compliance culture.  

You will:

• Ensure that the BCO tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with the company policies. Assures the quality of the regulatory and procedural client due diligence during and outside the (periodic) compliance review process, and the onboarding and offboarding processes (in line with the Wwft and Wtt). Educates and advises the members of the team by acting as the functional point of expertise for BCOs, promoting consistency of compliance practice across the team. 
• Provide direction, sets goals and evaluates the outcomes based on the BCO activities. Escalates non‑conformities and behavioural issues to the Head of Business Compliance. Leads through expertise and coordination, guiding the BCO function towards consistent and high‑quality compliance practices. 
• Offer guidance and addresses any challenges the BCOs may encounter. Maintains close contact with the second-line Risk & Compliance department (assessing the quality of compliance and keeping track of open items). Ensure proper follow-up of their advice and/or action points, specific Serviced Entity Risk Rating assessment ("SERR"), improvements and Group Reputational Risk Committee ("GRRC") requirements, within the allocated teams.  
• Advises on design, implementation and formalisation of first-line controls to mitigate legal, regulatory and operational risks. 
• Oversees the BCO work and is ultimately responsible for the quality, consistency and impact of the BCO activities on the team and organisation. 

What we offer 

• Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: additional social benefits 
• Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• You have at least 5 years of compliance-related experience in financial services and 10 years of overall professional work experience.
• You possess in-depth compliance knowledge, including anti-money laundering, data privacy laws, industry-specific regulations, and expertise in Wwft and Wtt.
• You preferably bring knowledge of or experience in the global investor services industry, enhancing your ability to manage complex compliance requirements.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Dutch law, providing a strong academic and legal foundation for compliance oversight.
• You are fluent in both Dutch and English, enabling clear communication and effective collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders

Additional Information

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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning