📣 Vacancy: Financial Crime Manager (AML) | Crypto Sector | Amsterdam

Role: Financial Crime Manager - AML
Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid) or Remote within the EU
Language: English required; Dutch is a plus but not essential
Relocation: Can be supported for the right candidate
Client: Confidential - high-growth FinTech in the digital asset sector

I'm currently recruiting for an outstanding opportunity with one of my long-standing clients in the digital asset space. They are seeking a Financial Crime Manager (AML) to join their Compliance leadership team during a critical phase of expansion and regulatory evolution.

This is a strategic, leadership-level role with oversight of AML Investigations and Financial Crime Quality functions, reporting directly to the Deputy MLRO. The successful candidate will play a central role in driving compliance culture, overseeing key regulatory engagements, and delivering AML/CTF initiatives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the AML Investigations and Financial Crime Quality Check teams

• Manage complex investigations, EDD reviews, and regulatory reporting obligations

• Drive the successful execution of AML-related projects, engaging cross-functional stakeholders

• Act as an escalation point for first-line KYC and onboarding teams

• Represent the Financial Crime function with regulators, auditors, and third-party vendors

• Support and enhance the Systematic Integrity Risk Assessment (SIRA) in collaboration with Risk

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Financial Crime/AML within financial services

• At least 2 years in a leadership or managerial position

• Strong regulatory knowledge across AML/CTF/KYC; experience in crypto compliance is highly valued

• Demonstrated expertise in investigations, EDD, QA reviews, and reporting processes

• Familiarity with AML systems, transaction monitoring, and risk scoring tools

• Capable project manager with a solution-driven mindset and excellent communication skills

• Experience liaising with regulators and internal governance functions

• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage but not required

• Degree in Law, Compliance, or related discipline

What's on Offer:

• Strategic leadership role in an innovative, fast-growing FinTech

• Flexible working - hybrid from Amsterdam or fully remote within the EU

• Dutch language skills not essential - open to discussion

• Relocation support available for strong candidates

• Competitive salary + bonus + equity

• Highly collaborative environment with room for career progression and personal development

If you're looking to take the next step in your Financial Crime career within a forward-thinking, technology-driven organisation, I'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you in confidence.

📧 Rens van Gool
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Compliance & Financial Crime
Oliver James
✉️ Rens.vangool@oliverjames.com
📞 +31 20 808 3086