Global Head of Compliance - Leading FinTech based in Amsterdam

Backbase is the fastest-growing front-runner in Engagement Banking software and is experiencing explosive growth in high margin revenue, customer acquisition (150+  banks globally) and headcount. Headquartered in Amsterdam with more offices opening worldwide, Backbase is transforming customer experience for 70+ million customers across EMEA, The Americas and APAC.

All of this has been achieved without taking on any debt... all revenue has gone back into growth resulting in a business which has bootstrapped itself to hundreds of millions of revenue.

In June 2022, after 18 years of operating, the company took on its first external investment of USD$128m from Motive Partners resulting in a conservative valuation of USD$2.6Bn

How many other companies or FinTechs can claim this? This is a clue to how different Backbase is and what a rare compliance opportunity this is. 

As the Head of Compliance, you take ownership to make sure that Backbase is operating in full compliance with all national/international laws and regulations, as well as professional standards, accepted business practices and internal policy standards. Leading a growing team is crucial as Backbase opens more international offices

Role Objectives

• Determining, executing and implementing the strategy with regard to governance & risk;
• Lead and develop a growing international team of compliance specialists;
• Establish & maintain a profound policy governance framework;
• Taking responsibility for change projects within compliance;
• Integrity risk assessments across the organization;
• Build and execute a compliance roadmap/program.

How about you?

• 15+ years of experience in compliance in an international environment;
• Knowledge of Dutch/EU legislation and regulations;
• Experience with SAAS/IT/software issues - PLEASE NOTE - Backbase is a software vendor to banks and FS institutions and preference will be given to those who have run a compliance team from a software vendor perspective selling into financial institutions;
• Experience with security & control standards (SOC2/ISO27001) Understanding GDPR/Privacy laws, regulations, data protection. Knowledge of American Law (pre): US Privacy legislation, Financial Services regulations and understand the impact of PCI-DSS Compliance;
• Ensure the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of processes to ensure compliance to SOC 2, ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS requirements;
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle;
• Being able to take responsibility for implementing Agile/Scrum working methods where necessary;
• Professional certifications (e.g. CCEP, CIPP, CISA, CISM, CISSP) are of particular interest.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of one of FinTechs leading success stories, growing and building a world class compliance function and working with a team of highly motivated and focused professionals

For those who match the above requirements, please do not hesitate to apply now, as this is an urgent requirement, those who are a strong match, will be contacted immediately for a briefing and discussion so please don't wait, we would love to hear from you now.