Director of Business Development/ Policy Maker

About Atomic Vest

We are a fast-growing, mission-driven company powering the expansion of financial services and wealth creation globally. We build critical financial infrastructure that allows consumer-facing companies to offer engaging investing experiences to their customers in a frictionless way. We host advanced investing capabilities ranging from ESG investing to multi-currency trading across 60 global markets. We are a team of financial empowerment enthusiasts that have come together from various industries including tech, banking, finance, and law.

The company closed its Series B and we are positioned to rapidly scale. Come join an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact!

The Role

As we prepare to launch our Dutch and EU operations, we’re building a small but highly capable leadership team.

We’re looking for an experienced yet entrepreneurial Director Policy Maker to help build our European operations from the ground up. Role would include developing business partnerships with Dutch and EU fintechs to enable us to open US brokerage accounts while supervising compliance with Dutch and mifid regulations — someone who combines a start-up mindset with financial services and regulatory experience.

Location: Netherlands
Commitment: Full-time or part-time
Regulatory Classification: “Beleidsbepaler” under the Wet op het financieel toezicht (Wft) (Policymaker under the Financial Supervision Act)
Regulator: Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM)

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the founding team to build and launch our regulated business in the Netherlands and EU.

• Identify, meet with and enter into partnerships with Dutch and EU fintechs and financial service companies who want to offer US brokerage accounts to their clients.

• Supervise the passporting and offer of our services into other EU jurisdictions.

• Implement and supervise governance, compliance and risk management structures in line with MiFID II regulations.

• Serve as a designated policymaker, subject to AFM fit and proper assessment.

• Liaise with the AFM, auditors, and other stakeholders during the licensing and supervision process.

• Contribute to strategic decisions, ensuring ethical and compliant growth.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience and success in business development including recruiting business partners and successfully closing engagements

• Proven understanding of the financial services industry, including Dutch financial regulation and the AFM supervisory process.

• 7+ years’ experience in financial services (brokerage, fintech, bank or investment firm)

• Comfortable operating in a lean, hands-on environment.

• Fluent in Dutch and English

• Data privacy and/or AML experience a plus

Why Join Us

• Play a foundational role in launching a regulated fintech start-up that is expanding internationally

• Develop clients in the Netherlands and EU

• Collaborate with a small, mission-driven team.

• Flexible hours and equity potential

• Shape a company that values innovation, transparency, and regulatory excellence.

Note: Appointment to this role is subject to AFM approval under the Wft. The candidate must successfully complete the fit and proper assessment before formal appointment.