Compliance, AML & Data Protection Officer

Compliance, AML & Data Protection Officer - Netherlands and Belgium

Hoist Finance is a trusted debt resolution partner to banks, individuals and smaller companies, currently operating in thirteen European countries with 1,500 employees and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015. Hoist Finance was founded in 1994 and with over 25 years of experience, we have become one of the leading debt management companies in Europe. We purchase non-performing loans (NPL) from our partners, international banks and financial institutions. After purchasing a portfolio, we do the utmost to come to amicable arrangements with our customers, setting up sustainable repayment plans. Apart from helping people getting back on track financially, this also contributes to upholding a sustainable, fair and stable credit market since we help banks to offload their balance sheet so that they can free up resources for their respective core business and meet their regulatory requirements.  

As an employee at Hoist Finance you will work in an international, rapidly changing, and growing environment. If these are things that make your heart beat a little faster - then maybe Hoist Finance is the place for you!

We currently looking for an individual who will act as an advisor to the company to ensure compliance in all aspects of the business in role as Compliance, AML & Data Protection Officer Netherlands and Belgium where Hoist Finance operate through two branch establishments.

As Compliance, AML & Data Protection Officer you will be based at our Dutch office in Amsterdam, reporting to both Group Compliance sitting at the Head Office in Stockholm, Sweden and to the Country Manager for the Netherlands and Belgium. You will be covering the two markets independently but with a lot of interaction with the whole Compliance team spread out all over Europe – this is truly a chance to work in an international environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK TASKS

Compliance supervision of all company activities and active engagement to ensure a strong compliance culture on all levels of the Company. The responsibilities and work task include the following:                                                                                                                   

• Identify, assess, monitor and report compliance, AML and data protection risks
• Prepare and submit local compliance reports to Group Compliance, incl. Head of Data Protection and the Group MLRO.
• Performance of the annual local compliance risk assessment.
• Establishment of the annual local compliance plan and execution thereof.
• Establish and perform/administer staff training in compliance, AML and data protection related areas.
• Perform compliance monitoring in accordance with the annual plan (e.g., execute sample reviews and write review reports) as part of the Compliance Monitoring Framework. Areas of review can include compliance, AML and data protection.
• Administer the maintenance, update and distribution of internal governance documents, both group and local policies and instructions.
• Monitoring relevant upcoming external laws and regulations and supporting the implementation.
• Support the operations in ensuring compliance with current and forthcoming laws and regulations
• Overseeing sanction and PEP screening, transaction monitoring and performing and documenting AML risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance of the Company with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to work performed in relation to RoPA, PIA/DPIA, LIA, DPAs, data privacy notices, reporting and communication in relation to data breaches.
• Support the first line in the work to answer and execute various GDPR requests.
• Continuous reporting of data protection issues and risks including recommended mitigating actions
• Handle engagement and relations with the with Data Protection Authority (the CNIL).
• Attend internal and external training to maintain relevant data protection knowledge
• Participate in Hoist Finance compliance initiatives such as conferences, seminars, surveys, projects etc.
• Handle engagement and relations with the relevant authorities.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience:

• A relevant academic background; preferably a Master Degree in Law from the Netherlands and/or Belgium, but depending on professional experience a degree in Finance or Business Administration can be relevant.
• Previous experience in Compliance, AML and data protection.
• Between 3-5 years of experience in the financial industry in the Netherlands and/or Belgium, debt collection experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch and English is a requirement, French language skills an advantage.
• Minimum 1 years of previous experience working with data protection, e.g. GDPR and E-Privacy Directive. Data protection certification – e.g. CIPP/E, CIPP/T - is meriting.

Skills and competences

• Self-driven, pragmatic and solutions oriented
• Positive with great interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills
• High integrity, stress-tolerant and service-minded
• Openminded to different cultures and countries
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization to explain compliance, AML and data protection matters in a pedagogic manner.

 

In exchange for your commitment, we offer:

• An interesting and challenging position in an internal environment
• Attractive salary in accordance with candidate’s experience
• A contract of employment in a friendly atmosphere in a company with an established position
• Hybrid working model with home office compensation
• Social benefits package: great pension without contribution, 13th month, financing of commuting and 27 vacation days (on full time basis)

 

Job quota:

Full time

 

 

Is Hoist Finance your next employer?

Hoist can offer you the opportunity to learn and participate in many different types of task and projects and to work with a highly motivated team with a wide range of knowledge and experience.

Are you interested in the Compliance, AML & Data Protection Officer? Then apply as soon as possible!

If you have questions or need additional information, do not hesitate to contact Wilma Jongebloet (+31 (0)6 55 46 93 30) via Wilma.Jongebloet@hoistfinance.com