The Job in a Nutshell:
In this role, you are the expert on anti-money laundering and sanctions screening, which includes business support during onboarding, periodic review and event-driven CDD, working on policy improvements and providing expert advice to stakeholders on how to perform client due diligence. You also lead several client due diligence processes, work together with the MLRO and regularly interact with the team at Aegon Ltd. You will become part of the CDD / ODD expert team, which is acting as a central knowledge hub for anything related to anti-money laundering and sanctions screening on all types of business relationships, and operational due diligence on external asset managers.
We are looking for an AMLD expert, who has broad experience in client due diligence, preferably also on illiquid assets (loans), who will help in further enhancing processes and streamlining matters. This role is an exceptional opportunity for someone with an affinity with anti-money laundering and sanctions screening and who wants to operationally and strategically contribute to further streamlining our processes. The client relationships are diverse, with a focus on institutional parties in a global context.
This Client Due Diligence Expert has experience in working in a regulated environment and has affinity with the requirements and challenges around performing business relations due diligence (CDD). As the role involves both operational work and strategic, the ideal candidate can quickly change perspectives and has a ‘getting things done’ mentality.
You will be working with a wide variety of stakeholders, so interpersonal skills are crucial. You are able to adopt different communication styles and you can tweak your message based on the target audience. In addition, having an investigate nature is essential. You are comfortable making your own decisions but also understand when you need to escalate matters. You have a strong focus on remaining in control and you are keen to make improvements to processes if you spot opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
You have finalized a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in economics, business administration or legal
You are familiar with conducting business relations due diligence (client due diligence)
You have at least five years of relevant working experience
You can express yourself clearly in both Dutch and English.
Preferred Qualifications:
You have affinity with or experience in the financial sector, within a financial institution, as a consultant or with a regulator
Aegon Asset Management
Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 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 1,160 employees work from 13 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.
What will you be getting?
- Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR;
- Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development;
- A good pension scheme.
- By Q2 2025 Aegon will move to our new office at Schiphol WTC.
Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via [email protected].
Diversity & Inclusion
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 harnessing 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.
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Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.
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What We Do
We help people achieve a lifetime of financial security and to enjoy a meaningful life – both now and in retirement. Not only do we offer products and services to achieve this but we also focus on financial wellbeing. When we talk about financial wellbeing this is how you feel about the control you have over your financial future – and your relationship with money. It’s about focusing on the things that make their life enjoyable and meaningful – both now and in retirement.
We want you to feel confident and empowered when managing your money and know that it’s possible to improve your situation in some way.
Aegon's products and services range from life, critical illness and disability insurance, to pensions, annuities, long-term savings and investments. We also offer mortgages, and car, household and travel insurance in some markets. In the US, we’re known as Transamerica, one of the best-known names in the North American financial services industry. Globally over 22,000 Aegon employees help almost 30 million customers take responsibility for their financial future.
