Jasper Weijts
About Jasper Weijts
Jasper Weijts serves as the Head of Legal and Executive Director at flatexDEGIRO Bank AG, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in legal roles, including previous positions at CACEIS and KAS BANK, and has pursued advanced studies in law and finance at prestigious institutions.
Work at flatexDEGIRO
Jasper Weijts currently serves as the Head of Legal and Executive Director at flatexDEGIRO Bank AG. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the legal framework and compliance strategies of the organization. His role involves overseeing legal matters and ensuring that the bank operates within the regulatory requirements of the financial sector. Based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, he plays a crucial part in guiding the bank's legal direction.
Previous Experience at CACEIS
Before joining flatexDEGIRO, Jasper Weijts worked at CACEIS as General Counsel, Head of Legal, and Corporate Secretary from 2019 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for managing the legal department and providing strategic legal advice. His tenure at CACEIS in Amsterdam spanned three years, during which he developed expertise in corporate governance and compliance.
Legal Career at KAS BANK
Jasper Weijts was employed at KAS BANK as General Counsel, Managing Director Legal, and Corporate Secretary from 2017 to 2020. His responsibilities included overseeing legal operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role further solidified his expertise in the legal aspects of banking and finance.
Educational Background
Jasper Weijts has a robust educational background in law and finance. He studied Law at Leiden University, where he achieved the Meester degree from 1996 to 2003. Additionally, he completed a Postacademic program in Securities Law at Grotius Academy in 2010. He has also pursued various leadership and finance-related studies, including the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, starting in 2021, and Finance for Lawyers at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance since 2014.
Professional Development and Leadership Training
In addition to his formal education, Jasper Weijts has participated in several professional development programs. He completed the Leadership Programme at ABN AMRO from 2012 to 2014 and a Postacademic program in Company Law at Beroepsopleiding Bedrijfsjuristen in 2008. These programs have equipped him with essential leadership skills and knowledge in corporate law.