Jolanda Kuo

Jolanda Kuo (郭淑贞) has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Jolanda currently holds the position of Vice President Compliance at NIBC Bank since February 2021. Prior to this, Jolanda served as a Board Member - Communication Director at ACAMS Netherlands Chapter starting in January 2020. From November 2019 to January 2021, they worked as an Interim compliance professional in a self-employed capacity.

Their previous experience includes working at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) where they held various positions such as Head of KYC, Deputy Head of Legal & Compliance Department, Legal & Compliance Manager, and Assistant Legal & Compliance Officer. During their time at ICBC, they were responsible for optimizing and implementing KYC/CDD work, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing compliance teams, drafting compliance documentation, implementing transaction monitoring systems, conducting compliance audits, and communicating with auditors and regulators. Jolanda also had a working exchange opportunity at the ICBC Head Office in Beijing, where they participated in overseas projects, training, and exchanged information with other divisions/ departments regarding compliance and overseas management.

Before joining ICBC, Jolanda worked as an all-round restaurant employee at Chinees Indisch Restaurant Indrapoera and as a Junior Legal Support Assistant at Everaert Advocaten Immigration Lawyers. Jolanda also gained experience as a Legal Advisor at De Leidse Rechtswinkel and as an Intern at Everaert Immigration Lawyers.

Overall, Jolanda Kuo brings a wealth of compliance, legal, and managerial experience to their current role at NIBC Bank.

Jolanda Kuo (郭淑贞) obtained a Master's degree in Dutch law from Leiden University, where they studied from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed their Atheneum degree in Cultuur&Maatschappij at Dr.-Knippenbercollege, from 1999 to 2005. In addition to their academic qualifications, Jolanda also holds several certifications, including Transaction Monitoring from ACAMS in 2017, Certified Compliance Professional from Nederlands Compliance Instituut in 2015, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist from ACAMS in 2013, and HSK Level 4 in Mandarin Chinese from Leiden Confucius Institute in 2012.