Gijs Van Benthem
About Gijs Van Benthem
Gijs Van Benthem is a Risk Analyst specializing in Financial Crime at flatexDEGIRO AG in Amsterdam, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in economics, holding both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from the University of Amsterdam.
Work at flatexDEGIRO
Gijs Van Benthem has been employed at flatexDEGIRO AG since 2017. He currently holds the position of Risk Analyst - Financial Crime, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he facilitates communication between DEGIRO and external parties, including regulators, brokers, banks, and exchanges, specifically on matters related to financial crime. His responsibilities also include providing training on financial crime and servicedesk topics to relevant employees. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Junior Business Developer/Trading Assistant at the same company for two years.
Education and Expertise
Gijs Van Benthem completed his Master of Science (MSc) in Behavioural Economics & Game Theory at the University of Amsterdam from 2016 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics & Business Economics, which he obtained from the same institution between 2013 and 2016. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical skills, which he applies in his current role in risk analysis.
Background
Before joining flatexDEGIRO, Gijs Van Benthem worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He was employed at buijze pers b.v. as a member of the delivery team from 2008 to 2016, a position he held for eight years. Additionally, he briefly worked as a data analyst at Millward Brown in 2013 for one month. These experiences have shaped his understanding of business operations and data analysis.
Achievements in Financial Crime Risk Management
In his role at flatexDEGIRO, Gijs Van Benthem has been involved in setting up and calibrating indicators for detecting unusual or suspicious client behavior. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the company's ability to identify and mitigate financial crime risks. His contributions to training and communication on financial crime matters further support the organization's compliance and risk management efforts.