Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer with Bank Mendes Gans (BMG)

Bank Mendes Gans (BMG) as an organization

BMG is a niche bank for liquidity and information management services, providing customized global liquidity management solutions, serving some of the world’s largest multinationals around the globe. BMG serves its multinational client base with an integrated range of liquidity and information management services supported by a high level of professionalism and personal service. BMG is a full subsidiary of ING and is part of ING Wholesale Banking.​

Your role as Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer

You’ll play a critical role in safeguarding our organization against financial economic crime - while enabling the business to serve clients effectively and responsibly. You’ll work across borders, with a wide range of stakeholders, and in a fast-paced environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.

This role is about striking the right balance between risk and business goals. You’ll help the business make smart, compliant decisions - not just say ‘no’. You’ll be part of a team that values knowledge, flexibility, and soft skills as much as technical expertise.

As this is a senior individual contributor role, you’ll be trusted to work independently, take ownership of complex topics, and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on Know Your Client (KYC), transaction monitoring, client integrity, and compliance reporting.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments, interpreting and applying changes in law and regulation.
• Participate in risk committees, offering clear, concise input to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, functional lines, other departments, banks, and client compliance teams.
• Escalate or consult when needed, using sound judgment and a strong sense of accountability.
• Identify training needs and proactively design and deliver compliance training.
• Spot risks and opportunities others might miss - and act on them with confidence and insight.

What Sets Us Apart

• A global client base of leading multinationals.
• A culture that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to work on complex, cross-border compliance challenges.
• A strong focus on personal development and continuous learning.
• A team that supports you, but trusts you to lead your own topics.

Career path: grow with us

In this role, you’ll not only contribute to our compliance strategy - you’ll also grow as a subject matter expert. Whether it’s participating in strategic committees, mentoring junior colleagues informally, or shaping training programs, your impact will be felt across the organization. Here is where your next challenge begins. Your drive and ambition make it possible to grow into a more senior position, such as MLRO, within the team.

How to succeed 

We hire smart people like you for your potential. We’re looking for someone who combines expertise with energy, and independence with collaboration.

Furthermore, you have:

• Current residency in the Netherlands;
• 8+ years of relevant experience in FCC compliance, ideally in Wholesale Banking;
• ACAMS or equivalent certification;
• Strong knowledge of sanctions, payments, and complex company structures.

You are:

• Open to technological developments and eager to learn how to apply new tools and systems in daily compliance work;
• fast and accurate working style, with a healthy sense of self-awareness - no overestimation, just solid delivery;
• able to communicate clearly and concisely, tailored to different audiences;
• comfortable navigating difficult conversations and resistance;
• self-reliant and confident in decision-making, with a clear sense of when to escalate or soundboard;
• energetic, curious, not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them;
• ambitious, eager to learn and develop yourself further in your career.

Interested? Apply Today!
Ready to take the next step in your career and fuel your ambitions in a fast-paced environment where growth is encouraged? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please upload your most recent CV along with a cover letter explaining what you will contribute to the team and what your ambitions are within BMG specifically. We’re excited to meet you and explore how you can make an impact with us!

Interview process

After selection you will be invited for two in-person meetings onsite our BMG office on the Herengracht. The inte