Compliance Officer - Regulatory

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong interest and affinity with Digital Assets to join our Regulatory Compliance team in Amsterdam. We are looking for a colleague who is a self-starter, flexible and driven. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities.

In this role you will contribute with your expertise in advising on the set-up and realization of new projects while meeting regulatory requirements. You will be able to assess impact and draft clear and hands-on advice on impact and implementation, taking into account the needs of the business.

• →Analyze existing and upcoming regulations and translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical business and control measures
• →Lead the implementation of regulatory changes, ensuring alignment with trading strategies and operational processes
• →Act as the primary senior compliance advisor to the Trading department on complex regulatory matters
• →Own, maintain, and continuously enhance the regulatory compliance framework, with a focus on trading‑related regulations
• →Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal control documentation
• →Provide independent challenge and second‑line oversight to business initiatives and developments
• →Lead and contribute to regulatory‑driven business projects and strategic initiatives
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  Specialize in digital asset compliance, advising on applicable regulatory frameworks (MiCAR, and the intersection with MiFID II) and supporting the business in launching and scaling crypto-related / tokenized securities trading activities
• →Engage directly with regulators, exchanges, and other regulatory stakeholders, including managing inquiries, inspections, and audits
• →Conduct regulatory risk assessments and monitor ongoing compliance with regulatory obligations
• →Develop and deliver regulatory and compliance training across the organization
• →Support senior management with regulatory updates, impact assessments, and reporting
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  Collaborate closely with the Team Lead Regulatory Compliance
   

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within a financial markets environment.
• University degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong and demonstrable knowledge of the European regulatory framework (Wft, MiFID II / MiFIR, EMIR, MAR, SSR,  MiCAR DORA, etc.).
• Proven experience in drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
• Experience interacting directly with regulators and managing regulatory inspections or audits.
• Experience advising business stakeholders in a global financial or exchange-trading environment.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and financial markets.
• Experience performing regulatory impact assessments and compliance risk analysis.
• Strong interest in and affinity with Digital Assets
• High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.