Compliance Officer

The Role

Mollie is looking to hire an exceptional, passionate and pragmatic Compliance Officer to be based in our headquarters in Amsterdam. The successful candidate will be a member of Mollie’s Compliance Domain reporting directly to Mollie’s Group Head of Compliance.

This role sits within our Regulatory & Conduct focus area within Compliance which enables Mollie's licence to operate and capability to expand whilst ensuring organisational risks are managed effectively. 

Please note that this role is not suited for Compliance Officers with a strict AML / Financial Crime background, but is better suited to candidates with a generalist Compliance skill set. 

Your Opportunity

In our journey to make money management effortless for every business across Europe, we are looking for a versatile and passionate compliance professional. 

As a fintech company, Mollie provides an opportunity for creating a risk aware entrepreneurial culture that empowers our business to make smart risk-based decisions whilst seeking out opportunities for growth and innovation. Mollie’s customer focused way of working will enable you to interact directly across our business domains to support them in delivering quality solutions and products for our customers.  

In your role as a Compliance Officer, you will provide advice, oversight, design and implementation of Mollie’s second-line activities whilst also being actively involved in day-to-day compliance topics across our European markets. This requires an individual with the flexibility to provide strategic direction whilst also being adept at providing pragmatic advice direct to Mollie’s business stakeholders. 

What You Will Be Doing

• Operate as a core team member within the Regulatory & Conduct focus area of Mollie’s Compliance Domain, reporting directly to the Group Head of Compliance; 

• Advise, guide and collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-Domain teams within Mollie to ensure compliance is integrated into business processes and new initiatives; 

• Focus on organisational integrity topics including maintaining Mollie’s licences to operate within the payments ecosystem, third party compliance risks, business training sessions and regulatory reporting; 

• Provide strategic second-line advice to help expand Mollie’s product and service offerings across Europe; 

• Help drive regulatory expansion and product expansion initiatives from a Compliance perspective; 

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, and internal and external auditors; 

• Oversee updates to relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to proactively identify potential compliance issues and propose necessary adjustments;

• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and develop effective action plans;

• Monitor and assess existing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure ongoing compliance;

• Prepare accurate and timely reports to (senior) management and regulatory bodies; 

• Coordinate and monitor regulatory inspections, investigations, thematic reviews, inquiries, self-assessments, surveys, questionnaires, and consultations to ensure timely and quality submissions; and

• Provide guidance and training to Mollie employees on Regulatory & Conduct matters including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, complaints handling, conflicts of interest and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) policies. 

What You Will Bring

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience within the financial services sector; 

• Experience within a payment services provider, financial institution or consultancy firm is highly regarded; 

• Broad and strong technical knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and specifically, payments services and current issues impacting businesses in the sector (including relevant regulatory, compliance and risk requirements);

• Advanced degree in (preferably) law, comparable study or demonstrably a comparable level of knowledge and thinking. A certified compliance education is a strong plus; 

• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards for financial institutions operating in the European Union; 

• Experience in the development of financial products/services and licence applications is a strong plus; 

• A proactive, agile, and analytical approach with a strong sense of structure and organisational skills; 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels;

• A positive and ambitious perspective, with an ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; and

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills (fluency in another European language is a plus).