General Information
Job ID
31757
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Work Types
Full Time
Categories
Client Corporate Secretarial, Entity Management
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About TMF Group
TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 11,000 experts and 125 offices in 87 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients, and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance, and entity management services essential to global business success. Please visit our website to read more about our business: https://www.tmf-group.com
Discover the Role
As a subject matter expert in client risk assessment within the first line of defense, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding compliance standards. You’ll be part of the CDD Quality Assurance Team, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of client risk assessments across the organization. Your responsibilities will include reviewing assessments with a sharp eye for both identified and potential risks, evaluating the effectiveness of mitigating measures, and refining documentation where needed. You’ll provide constructive feedback and guidance to client teams, helping them strengthen their compliance practices. Beyond quality assurance, you’ll contribute to the development of internal procedures and design training programs to build awareness and expertise across teams. This is a dynamic role that blends technical knowledge with communication and coaching skills, making you a trusted advisor in the field of regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality reviews of Client Risk Assessments, identifying and implementing improvements where appropriate to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Advise and support client teams, particularly CDD Officers, in assessing and mitigating client risks, fostering a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.
- Monitor timelines and progress of Client Risk Assesments quality checks, ensuring timely and professional delivery.
- Actively contribute to the development and enhancement of internal procedures, templates, and knowledge resources related to client risk assessment.
- Promote operational excellence by sharing expertise and driving improvements in CDD practices across teams.
- Develop and deliver training content to educate stakeholders, enhancing their understanding of client risk assessment and regulatory obligations.
- Influence the development of a positive compliance culture by encouraging efficiency, accountability, and proactive risk management.
Key Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on CDD and client risk assessment,
- Comprehensive and current knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks, including Wwft, Sanction legislation, AMLA, FATCA, CRS, and AIFMD.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and articulate mitigating measures clearly and effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an asset.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders and build credibility across various levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated capability to understand complex legal frameworks and tax structures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with database systems.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of business lines and regulatory environments.
- Ability to coordinate resources, share knowledge, and deliver results in a timely and professional manner.
What’s in it for you?
- 26 holidays per year (40 hour work week)
- Pension plan (statutory own contribution – 1% of the pension base)
- Collective healthcare insurance
- Company fitness
- Company language training
- Commuting allowance, based on 0,23 cent per km (max 30 km one-way) or a NS Business Card
- Accident insurance
- WGA gap insurance
- WIA gap insurance (disability insurance)
- ANW gap insurance (nabestaanden overbruggingspensioen)
- Overtime compensation
- Bike plan
- Homework allowance – EUR 2,15 per day
- EUR 200,00 TMF Health Budget annually
We’re looking forward to getting to know you!