Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (KYC/AML)

About the Job:

This role is onsite in our Rai office, Amsterdam. Join our dynamic AML Quality Team in Amsterdam as we embark on an exciting transformation journey. Previously focused on KYC for corporate onboarding of Dutch clients, our team is now dedicated to quality assurance for private, corporate, and institutional Dutch clients. Our mission is to enhance and monitor AML quality at Saxo.

As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst/Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in developing quality standards, conducting tests, identifying issues in onboarding and ODD processes, and reporting findings. You will work closely with stakeholders to create policies and processes that foster a zero-defect quality culture.

In this role, you will manage first-line QA controls in content and process, collaborating with fellow QA Specialists. You will provide expert advice to colleagues in departments such as compliance, financial framework, senior management, and the business. Your insights will be instrumental in developing improvement plans with management, positioning you as a professional partner in the AML organization. Key skills include identifying significant risks through understanding laws, local regulations, and business insights.

You will collaborate with AML experts on risk assessments, demonstrating decisiveness and ownership. Conduct quality assurance on CDD activities in accordance with Wwft, Policies, and Standards, presenting and report findings clearly and accurately, with a focus on risk management. Adaptability, decisiveness, and clear communication are essential. You will have plenty of interaction with our global colleagues including a large stakeholder map at our Copenhagen HQ and our local offices.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the pioneering team building the new quality assurance framework for Saxo
• Conduct quality assurance on private, corporate, and institutional clients
• Produce monthly reports containing quality assurance results and associated metrics using established procedures
• Build and establish knowledge within the team on quality assurance processes and tasks
• Provide insights into quality gaps identified as part of the quality assurance process and ensure these gaps are communicated to appropriate management and business owners
• Analyze information gathered to develop recommendations for improvement and changes in current policies and procedures for continued compliance with Saxo Bank’s AML Policy and applicable regulations

Your Profile

• Proven track record within quality assurance
• Strong AML and KYC background and exposure
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Stakeholder management competencies
• Strong attention to detail
• Preferably hold certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS, ICA, or similar
• Experience with at least two client segments: direct, corporate, and/or institutional
• Proficient in Dutch and English, both oral and written
• Able to commute 4 days per week to our Rai office in Amsterdam (there is flexibility to work from home 1 day per week)
• Authorised to work in the Netherlands

Why Saxo?

At Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organization where good ideas are always taken seriously, and you can make a true impact. We are committed to your development, offering a robust career from day one, regardless of your role.

Join 2,500 ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and be part of an international organization. At Saxo, you will meet colleagues from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and we value diversity and inclusion as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation, and position us for long-term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments, enabling employees to grow and fulfill their career aspirations. Bring your passion, curiosity, drive, and team spirit, and your learning journey will be dynamic, with immense career opportunities at Saxo.

At Saxo, we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!