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Head of Compliance & MLRO (Netherlands)

netherlands / Posted
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About Incard

Incard’s mission is to build the financial operating system for entrepreneurs.

We are focused on creating a system where business banking, financial tools, and application logic are coordinated into a single control layer.

Through the app store, entrepreneurs and developers can build industry-specific functionality as their business evolves.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Head of Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead Incard’s Dutch Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence and build a best-in-class compliance and financial crime framework for the Netherlands and wider EU.

This is a senior, high-trust leadership role. You’ll act as the regulatory owner for the Netherlands, working directly with the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and internal leadership to secure authorisation and establish long-term regulatory excellence.

This role is ideal for an experienced compliance leader with hands-on EMI licensing experience, strong AML expertise, and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.

What You’ll Do

Own the EMI Licensing Journey (DNB)

  • Lead and coordinate the full EMI authorisation process with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB)
  • Act as the primary point of contact with the regulator
  • Own licensing documentation, submissions, responses, and timelines
  • Partner with Legal, Risk, Product, Finance, and Engineering to ensure readiness across governance, safeguarding, capital, and risk management
  • Ensure alignment with PSD2, EMD2, and DNB supervisory expectations

Compliance Framework & Oversight

  • Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework covering Dutch and EU regulations
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with PSD2, EMD2, GDPR, Wwft, and related EU frameworks
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain effective internal controls
  • Provide compliance guidance on new products, partnerships, and cross-border expansion
  • Act as liaison with DNB and AFM for ongoing supervision and inspections

MLRO & Financial Crime Ownership

  • Serve as the appointed MLRO for the Dutch entity
  • Own and continuously improve the AML/CFT programme
  • Oversee transaction monitoring, SAR reporting, CDD/KYC, and EDD processes
  • Act as escalation point for suspicious activity and coordinate with FIU-NL
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial crime typologies and regulatory expectations
  • Deliver AML/CFT training across the organisation

Governance, Leadership & Culture

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing compliance and risk team in the Netherlands
  • Prepare and present regular compliance, AML, and risk reports to senior leadership and the Board
  • Promote a strong culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability
  • Support group-wide risk management, audit, and internal control initiatives

What We’re Looking For

  • 8–10+ years of experience in compliance, financial crime, or regulatory leadership
  • Proven experience leading an EMI licence application with DNB or another EU regulator
  • Strong knowledge of PSD2, EMD2, Wwft, Sanctions Act, and EU AML directives
  • Experience with safeguarding, capital adequacy, and outsourcing oversight
  • Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory relationships and supervisory reviews
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to be strategic and hands-on
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Dutch fluency highly desirable

Mindset We Look For

  • Owner mentality — you take full responsibility for regulatory outcomes
  • High integrity, independence, and sound judgement
  • Comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments
  • Clear, structured communicator trusted by regulators and leadership
  • Low ego, collaborative, and mission-driven
  • Builder mindset — you create systems that scale, not just policies

Benefits:

  • Competitive cash-based compensation
  • Incard stock options
  • 25 days of paid time off per year, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
  • Global health insurance and unlimited paid sick leave