Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 370 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of USD 463.8 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,200 employees work from 15 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

As a Compliance Officer, located in The Hague, you will be working in an optimistic and progressive team in which you will be able to learn a lot and be able to build a good relationship with your colleagues. Compliance works with all departments within the value chain and as a result your field of expertise is constantly evolving which makes working in this team extra interesting. You share new insights and developments with the team and regularly attend expert training courses, knowledge sessions and working groups within the Global Aegon Asset management organization. Do you want to develop an initiative yourself? Then we have plenty of room for that.

As member of the Aegon AM Local Compliance team you will support your direct colleagues, the Head of Compliance and the Global Head of Compliance in the implementation of the global compliance program and yearly plan, delivery of local and global compliance projects/initiatives, and alignment of local and global compliance practices and standards. You will liaise with relevant areas of the Aegon AM departments as well with business across affiliates consistent to drive compliance objectives.

Your responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and administer assigned local compliance responsibilities.  Support compliance across AAM affiliates and investment platforms.

  • Lead, coordinate, draft and deliver local compliance reporting, including committee/board/other governance/support Group Compliance submissions, liaising with affiliates and other functions; develop/maintain reporting KRIs/KPIs.

  • Act as a liaison between AAM local compliance teams, across AAM risk teams, and with Aegon Group Regulatory Compliance.

  • Assist in the development and alignment of compliance policies, including annual policy reviews and attestations, in accordance with applicable regulations and consistent with the AAM policy framework.

  • Act as the specialist for ALM and KYC/CDD.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent education and experience.

  • A minimum of five years relevant work experience in the asset management or banking industry or equivalent professional experience.

  • Fluent in both Dutch and English, written and verbal.

  • Solid legal background with strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a small-team environment and to work independently and to multi-task with minimal supervision.

  • Attention to detail and organizational skills, with ability to multi-task deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

  • A strong sense of accountability with a drive for results.

  • Professional maturity and ability to be discreet in working with highly sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five years Compliance (officer) experience with an asset manager or bank, or related industry.

  • Knowledge of Sanction regulation; AML and KYC/CDD

What will you be getting?

  • Compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

  • A healthy balance between working in and out of the office. And the possibility to work (temporarily) from abroad (in agreement with your manager)

  • Plenty of scope and budget for your personal development

  • A minimum of 28 holiday days

  • Reimbursement of your travel expenses

Enthusiastic? Apply Now!

Are you enthusiastic about this vacancy and do you think that Aegon is a good fit for you? Then we invite you to apply. Do you have any questions first? Send an email to max.krajenbrink@aegon.com

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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