At Mews, we're looking for an AML Operations Manager to take ownership of the quality and effectiveness of our AML and CTF operational controls as a first line of defence leader. You'll own outcomes across core AML operations, ensuring that customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, screening, escalations and reporting consistently meet the standards expected of a regulated financial institution.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in AML operations, CDD or financial crime operations within a European regulated financial services environment
- Strong understanding of AML and CTF regulation and best practice, including EU AML frameworks, Dutch AML requirements and FATF recommendations
- Experience operating in a first line role with meaningful accountability for AML outcomes
- Proven experience working with or overseeing outsourced or centralised operational teams
- Strong familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and CDD technology solutions
- Sound judgement and confidence making risk-based decisions in a regulated environment
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements and risk findings into practical operational controls and scalable processes
- Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across senior stakeholders, control functions and delivery teams
- A proactive, hands-on and detail-oriented approach
- Compliance qualifications such as ICA, ACAMS or CAMS are a strong plus
Benefits
- Participation in our company share program
- Best-in-class parental leave (6 months fully paid for primary caregivers, 2 months for secondary, available within your first year)
- Unlimited paid holiday (yes, really)
- Work from anywhere - enjoy the flexibility to work from other countries for a few weeks each year through our compliant and flexible Workation policy.
- Relocation options available after 1 year
- Monthly "EDGE" time - dedicated to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourself
- Flexible, hybrid working options
- One-off home office setup budget to make your workspace your own
- Monthly working-from-home and healthcare allowances ( where local healthcare benefits are not in available)
- Regional healthcare coverage
- Team events, socials, and other perks that make Mews life special wherever you are
