What is the role about?

As Financial Crime Manager, you will lead Bitvavo’s Financial Crimes Quality Check and AML & Investigations teams, reporting directly to the Deputy MLRO. Your mission is to embed a strong culture of compliance by managing all aspects of Financial Crime Compliance and ensuring adherence to AML, CTF, and PSE regulations within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You will oversee investigations, enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews, and the reporting of unusual transactions to relevant authorities. In this role, you will also advise and challenge internal stakeholders, lead key AML projects, and help shape Bitvavo’s financial crime framework in alignment with regulatory expectations and the company’s risk appetite.

How will you make an impact?

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Financial Crime Quality Check and AML & Investigations teams
• Drive improvements and oversee AML/Financial Crime projects from planning through execution. Report activities to the Compliance Committee and Management Board
  Manage complex investigations and conduct EDD reviews for high-risk accounts
• Resolve escalations from the first-line Onboarding and KYC functions
• Represent the Financial Crime function in interactions with regulators, auditors, and external vendors
• Collaborate with the Risk team to maintain and enhance the Systematic Integrity Risk Assessment (SIRA)

How will you be successful?

• At least 6 years of experience in Financial Crime, gained in a financial institution. At least 2 years of experience in a people management role
• University degree in Law or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of AML/CTF/KYC frameworks, with direct experience in crypto compliance
• Proven track record in financial crime investigations, EDD, and quality assurance reviews
• Technical expertise in financial crime systems, such as transaction monitoring and risk scoring tools
• Strong project management skills, capable of owning end-to-end delivery
• Experience working with regulators, auditors, and third-party vendors
• Transparent, open communicator who builds trust and drives collaboration
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps and implement solutions ahead of time
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, written and spoken

At Bitvavo, we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We actively welcome people of all identities, experiences, and communities to join our team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, empowered, and able to thrive.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs sent to us will be treated as property of Bitvavo, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.