Curriculum Vitae — Dirk Jan Aalbers

Profile

Policy advisor and digital-innovation lead connecting regulation, technology, and user experience in Europe’s financial ecosystem. Skilled in bringing deep knowledge of Digital Euro, eIDAS 2.0 / EUDI Wallet and DLT-based payments, combined with hands-on product and UX experience from banks and FinTech’s. Experienced in translating regulatory frameworks into secure, compliant and user-centric payment and identity solutions for institutions and schemes. Bridges discussions between banks, central banks (ECB/DNB), regulators and PSPs on the future of digital money.

Work Experience

Betaalvereniging Nederland — Policy Advisor (Digital Euro, EUDIW & DLT)

Jan 2025 – Present | Amsterdam

Represents Dutch interests in European forums on Digital Euro and eIDAS/EUDI Wallet.
Coordinates DE-FTWG (digital-euro inter-banking working group): agenda, topics, speakers and alignment with DNB and banks.
Author and editor of knowledge base content (Digital Euro, Digital Identity, KYC, SCA/2FA, Crypto).

WE BUILD Consortium — Consumer Payments Lead (via Dutch Payments Association)

May 2025 – Present | Amsterdam

Co-lead (with VISA) of Consumer Payments workstream within the European EUDI Wallet pilot programme.
Manages 65+ stakeholders (153+ professionals), translates regulations (eIDAS, ARF) into UX requirements, technical and policy solutions.

Freelance Blockchain & Crypto Experience (2019–2024)

Brillion — Head of Design (WaaS)
Xaman (XRPL Labs) — Project Manager, Business developer, Researcher
Cryptohopper — UX architect, Product owner

Education

MA Interaction Design – The Open University (2008–2009)
Bachelors in Interaction Design – HKU (2005–2008)
Application Developer & Network Engineer – ROC Horizon College (2000–2004)

Languages

Dutch (native), English (fluent)