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Sanctions Consultant

  • Hybrid
    • Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
  • Sanctions

This is a consultant role internal to our organization.

Job description

Are you passionate about combating financial crime and navigating complex sanctions regulations? At Compliance Champs, we help organizations uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity. As a Consultant Sanctions, you will guide clients in meeting national and international sanctions requirements, mitigating risks, and safeguarding their reputations. Join our dynamic team to work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry experts, and build lasting client relationships. If you’re driven by compliance and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! 

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Ensuring compliance with sanctions regulations: You assist clients in complying with relevant sanctions laws and regulations, such as national and international sanctions regimes and EU restrictive measures. 

  • Identifying and managing sanctions risks: You help clients identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to sanctions compliance, ensuring the integrity of business operations

  • Screening and due diligence: You support clients in implementing and improving sanctions screening processes for individuals, entities, and transactions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Policy development and advisory: You assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing sanctions policies, providing expert advice tailored to clients’ operational needs. 

  • Monitoring and reporting: You help clients set up and enhance monitoring systems to detect and report potential sanctions breaches effectively and in a timely manner. 

  • Training and awareness: You deliver training sessions and workshops to enhance clients’ understanding of sanctions compliance and foster a culture of awareness and vigilance. 

  • Engaging with stakeholders and authorities: You build and maintain relationships with regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparent and effective communication regarding sanctions compliance. 

  • Expanding the service portfolio:Youcontribute to the growth and diversification of Compliance Champs‘ offerings in the field of sanctions advisory services.

  • Building trustful client relationships: With your expertise and personal approach, you establish strong, confidential relationships with clients to support their compliance journeys. 


 


What you can expect from us and the role

  • A challenging role where you directly contribute to the growth of Compliance Champs. 

  • Opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of privacy compliance. 

  • A collaborative and stimulating environment where your growth and development are a priority. 

  • Access to internal and external training programs for professional and personal development. 

  • A competitive salary, pension plan, and an attractive bonus scheme tied to company success. 

  • Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely. 

  • A modern office in the heart of Rotterdam. 

  • A laptop and SIM card for professional and personal use. 

  • 26 vacation days per year (on a full-time basis) with the ability to purchase additional days. 

  • Social and team-building activities, including outings, sports events, and team lunches. 

Job requirements

  • You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the area of Sanctions, or similar AML functions; 

  • You are familiar with the Wft, Wwft, Sanctions Act 1977 and other relevant integrity legislation; 

  • CAMS certification preferred; 

  • In-depth knowledge of relevant sanctions regulations, including but not limited to OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions regimes;

  • Consultant mindset, growth and business development, ability to build relationships and client profiles; 

  • You have a university degree in one of the following areas: Law, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Sciences or Criminology and/or your study relates to Compliance and Sanctions in some other way;

  • You are social, enthusiastic, proactive, flexible, independent, critical, analytical and result-oriented; 

  • English language proficiency required, Dutch preferred;

  • Able to live and work in the Netherlands, we will not provide a visa; 

  • You have a “getting things done” mentality; 

  • Proven experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic project environments; 

  • You enjoy working at a startup and building a business. 

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