Assistant Manager – Compliance & Quality Control Officer

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

As a senior 1st Line Compliance & Quality Control Officer, you will be actively involved in day-to-day business operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements as well as internal quality standards. You will perform hands-on checks, review real casework, and work directly with operational teams to identify issues, make improvements, and support best practices across compliance and quality control.

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented compliance professional to join our team, playing a key role in first line monitoring and control testing. In this role, you’ll independently assess the effectiveness of regulatory and internal controls, especially related to Wwft, Wtt, and the Sanctions Act 1977, while recommending improvements to strengthen our compliance framework. You will collaborate closely with the second line of defense, review and manage complex cases, and act as a bridge between operational departments to drive practical compliance solutions. Additionally, you’ll provide guidance and training to colleagues, identify and escalate potential risks, and support the preparation of accurate compliance reports for management and audits.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• First Line Monitoring: Perform hands-on monitoring, including testing controls and processes, sample file reviews, and verifying risk controls for effectiveness.
• Control Testing: Independently test the effectiveness of first-line controls for regulatory compliance (especially Wwft, Wtt and Sanctions Act 1977) and internal quality standards, recommending improvements as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with 2nd line of defense to ensure alignment and effective risk management.
• Guidance: Support and train team members, respond to compliance-related queries, and promote best practices within the department.
• Complex Case Review: Manage and summarize findings for complex cases, ensuring all compliance aspects of client relationships are addressed.
• Bridge Function: Facilitate cooperation and communication between all operational departments to ensure practical and efficient compliance implementation.
• Risk Management: Identify, document, and escalate potential compliance risks appropriately.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing accurate compliance and monitoring reports for management and audit purposes.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or a Master degree in law, finance or economics.
• Proven experience of minimum 5 years in the financial industry in a Risk & Compliance function including a deep knowledge of AML/KYC laws and regulations (preferably in financial services or trust sector). Knowledge of the Wwft (required); familiarity with the Wtt and Sanctions Act 1977 is a strong plus.
• 4+ years’ experience in a compliance, legal, audit, or risk function.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex cases.
• Action- and result-driven mindset, with experience in process and control improvement.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English (Dutch is an advantage but not required).
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate across departments.
• Proactive attitude, professional integrity, and willingness to guide and support colleagues.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEING

JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and feel able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.