Head of Compliance
About Finom Finom is a European tech startup headquartered in Amsterdam, and we’re on a journey towards revolutionizing the financial landscape for entrepreneurs worldwide. Our mission is to develop an all-in-one financial B2B solution that integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing into a seamless, mobile-first platform. We recently closed a €115 million Series C equity round (around $133 million), bringing our total funding to approximately $346 million. This significant investment follows a $105 million growth funding round from General Catalyst, a long-term backer since 2021 known for supporting companies like Airbnb, HubSpot, KAYAK, and Stripe. Finom's platform goes beyond traditional banking, offering invoicing and a growing suite of features, including AI-enabled accounting, aiming to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs. We're actively expanding our reach across key EU markets like Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. At Finom, we’re not just redefining the entrepreneurial experience — we’re empowering our employees to make a real difference. Your work matters, and your impact extends far beyond product metrics. We nurture innovation and an inspiring work environment where bold ideas thrive, prioritizing thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and our business as a whole. Maintaining our start-up spirit, we prioritize thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and, of course, our business. About the role: We are looking for a Head of Compliance to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you will apply your payments, e-money and/or banking compliance expertise to support the company's regulatory compliance in the Netherlands and across its E.E.A. footprint, as well as supporting our platform’s compliance with broader EU legislation covering online services. You will work with the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and relevant management boards across our group to strengthen the compliance framework and provide regulatory advisory support to the business on Dutch and EU payments and financial services regulation. In a fast-moving, digital environment, our compliance team stays one step ahead by finding smart, scalable ways to manage non-client integrity and regulatory risks. In this role you will have meaningful ownership of compliance topics from day one, and the opportunity to shape how the function operates as the Finom group expands. \n What you'll do: Advising the business on compliance requirements and related controls. Identifying regulatory issues proactively and recommending remedies to promote compliance. Shaping the group compliance function, including building a ‘compliance by design’ process for new product approvals and reviews. Liaising with key stakeholders as required, both internal and external (regulators, advisors, partners, etc.). Ensure that the company's compliance framework, policies and processes are aligned with Dutch and EU regulatory requirements, including the Wft, Bpr, Wwft and Sanctiewet at national level; PSD2, EMD2; IPR, DORA, Mifid, MifiR, CRR, and applicable EBA Guidelines. Perform compliance reviews of existing services, reviews of expansion initiatives, new products and material changes to current products. Identify regulatory issues proactively and recommend pragmatic, business-aware remedies that promote compliance. Conduct regulatory gap analyses against existing and new requirements, and translate the outcomes into actionable implementation plans. Draft, revise and maintain compliance policies, procedures and internal governance documentation. Develop the Annual Compliance Plan, including the design and execution of compliance monitoring activities across the compliance topic universe. Lead the existing compliance team, responsible for non-AML compliance matters. What you'll bring: A degree in law, finance, economics or a related field, and the right to work in the Netherlands. A minimum of 8 to 10 years of regulatory compliance experience gained within a payments institution, EMI, bank, regulator, or top-tier consultancy or law firm advising regulated financial institutions. Experience in C-Suite and board-level engagement on compliance topics. Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Dutch and EU regulatory framework for financial institutions including at minimum offerors of payments and e-money services. Fluency in English; professional working proficiency in Dutch given the focus on Dutch supervisory engagement and source-language regulatory texts. The desire and drive to learn, grow and create impact quickly as part of an expanding team. Ability to operate in a high-pace environment. Nice to have: A Dutch law qualification (Nederlands recht), or other jurisdictions if paired with significant experience in relevant compliance areas. Professional certificates or diplomas in compliance (e.g., VU Compliance & Integrity Management, NCI, ICA). Start-up / Scale-up experience and experience at a licensed financial institution. \nRecruitment Process: CV/Application Review Hiring Manager Interview Technical Interview Panel Interview Final Interview What You Will Get In Return Make a genuine impact on the product Join our upward trajectory, and grow with us. We provide the resources and opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, empowering you to make a genuine impact on our evolving product. Work in the EU Embark on this exciting journey with us and enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working remotely or in a hybrid model across Europe. Become a stock options holder Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is available to every team member, from junior team members to our founders. Receive unwavering support and care Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well-being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture. We offer constant support and care to ensure your Finom experience is successful and fulfilling. Work & Swim program Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program. Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus. It's the ideal opportunity to strike the perfect work-life balance while enjoying breathtaking Mediterranean views. Equal Opportunity Statement At Finom, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We embrace diversity and invite applications from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Apply To This Job