Requirements: English
Company: WorldFirst
Region: Amsterdam , North Holland
AML Officer (MLRO) Netherlands
Location: Amsterdam
Languages: English mandatory. Dutch and Chinese (Mandarin) advantageous.
Introduction:
Were WorldFirst, an international payments business helping move money around the world. We became part of Ant Group in 2019 (Worlds biggest FinTech), accelerating our mission to create the worlds best platform for international trade by combining WorldFirsts products with Ants solutions aimed at enabling the digitalization of the modern services industry globally.
We have a shared purpose to make it easy to do business anywhere. Together, we are advancing our shared aim of bringing innovative, inclusive and affordable services to small and medium-sized businesses and online merchants in the rapidly growing area of cross-border trade. We have operational support teams in 32+ offices around the world, to support our millions of customers globally.
What You will Do:
- Act as the focal point for the oversight of all activities relating to the prevention and detection of AML/ /CTF.
- Able to lead and participate in regulatory engagements/consultation in the region, and ensure business and management are informed and prepared against material reforms and developments.
- Stay up to date with changes in the AML/CTF legislation, regulations, and best practices, and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant requirements.
- Formulate, implement and perform periodic reviews/gap analysis of the AML program, Policies and Procedures and system controls for WFNL & mitigate potential areas of AML compliance vulnerable and risks/gaps.
- Provide support and guidance to the Business Development team in relation to requirements or issues associated with AML/CTF;
- Regularly reporting to the senior management to ensure that AML/CTF risks are adequately identified, understood and managed, in particular to communicate key AML/CTF issues including significant compliance deficiencies.
- Liaise with key-stakeholders to support and fulfill any regulatory or external audit or assessment requirements.
- Work with various stakeholders (including compliance / AML product and technology teams) to select and implement relevant technology solutions.
- Actively identify and report suspicious transactions by reviewing internal disclosures and act as the main point of contact with the FIU Netherlands and law enforcement agencies.
- Ensure staff training on AML/CTF is adequate, appropriate and effective.
- Able to collaborate with Compliance and other risk and control department to address AML compliance issues and engender a culture of compliance within the business.
What we are looking for:
- In-depth AML experience and expertise within financial services or payment industry.
- A team leader with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple teams located in different jurisdictions and under strict deadlines.
- Excellent project management skills and sound judgement.
- Self-starter with good attitude. Resourceful, adaptable and flexible in a highly engaging, demanding and rewarding environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and efficient solution.
- Willingness of occasional travel if needed.
- Experience with e-commerce, payments, MSB, or financial services preferred.
- Bachelor or Advanced degree in Legal, Accounting, Business or Finance.
- Fluency in English is essential, Dutch would be beneficial. Mandarin Chinese desirable but not a pre-requisite.