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.

What you will do

• 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

• 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

• Collaborate closely with the Team Lead Regulatory Compliance

   

What you need to succeed

• 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.

What we offer

At Flow Traders, we create the conditions for hard‑working, high‑performing people to do their best work. From a thorough onboarding and ongoing access to Flow Academy, to latest technology and a collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture, we give you the tools, ownership, and support to move fast and drive outcomes. We keep a close‑knit, small‑company feel while offering competitive salary, annual discretionary profit share, and comprehensive benefits, so talent can grow here, and stay here.   See our benefits below:

• Flow Academy and opportunities to attend domain-related conferences
• Daily catered lunch, great coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen and snack bar
• In-house Bar and Lounge with arcade, table tennis, billiards, and game consoles
• Company boat
• In-house gym and sessions with our nutritionist or personal trainer
• Bi-weekly massages
• Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year, such as the New Years Event
• Global rotations across our offices worldwide
• and more

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders