Compliance Counsel

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading European private equity firm with operations across multiple jurisdictions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance or regulatory professional looking to operate at the intersection of regulation and business. You will play a key role in advising on the regulatory framework applicable to a leading private markets platform while helping to further develop its compliance programme, governance processes and financial crime controls.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Advisory & Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor on the Dutch and European regulatory framework applicable to alternative investment fund managers, translating regulatory requirements into practical, commercially workable solutions.

Your remit will include:

• AIFMD and the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft)
• AML/CFT and customer due diligence requirements
• The evolving European AML framework, including AMLR
• Sanctions compliance
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Export controls and dual-use regulations
• Market abuse, conduct and governance requirements
• Conflicts of interest and regulatory risk management

You will work closely with investment, legal, finance and investor relations stakeholders, supporting day-to-day matters, fundraising activities and broader strategic initiatives.

Compliance Framework & Governance

• Maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework.
• Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support the annual compliance programme and compliance monitoring activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses.
• Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate implementation across the organisation.
• Support governance processes and conflict of interest management.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.

Financial Crime Compliance

• Advise on AML, sanctions and anti-bribery requirements.
• Support customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes.
• Assist with financial crime risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Support implementation of new AML and financial crime requirements.
• Contribute to reporting and escalation procedures where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience gained within private equity, venture capital, asset management, trust & corporate services or a financial regulatory legal practice.
• A Master's degree in Law or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the Dutch and European regulatory framework applicable to alternative investment fund managers.
• Hands-on experience with AIFMD, Wft and Wwft .
• Experience advising on AML/CFT, sanctions, customer due diligence, anti-bribery and corruption requirements.
• A track record of translating regulatory requirements into practical policies, procedures, controls and business processes.
• Experience operating within a regulated financial services environment.
• The ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice while balancing regulatory obligations with commercial objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.