We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
We're looking for a Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Officer who will be accountable for the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) framework for the Germany entity, ensuring full compliance with BaFin requirements, German AML law (GwG), and EU regulations, aligned with group standards.
### Key Responsibilities:
AML/CTF Framework
Act as the appointed Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLCO) under German regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensure effective customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR).
Oversee AML risk assessments and ensure alignment with the firm’s risk appetite.
Regulatory & Governance
Serve as the primary point of contact with BaFin and FIU Germany on AML/CTF matters.
Ensure compliance with German AML Act (GwG), EU AML Directives, and applicable EBA/ESMA guidelines.
Lead regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections related to financial crime.
Provide regular reporting to senior management and the board on AML risks and controls.
Advisory & Oversight
Advise senior management on AML/CTF risks, regulatory developments, and control enhancements.
Review and approve high-risk clients and transactions.
Ensure effective escalation of financial crime risks and incidents.
Training & Culture
Develop and deliver AML/CTF training programs across the Germany entity.
Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness of financial crime risks.
Coordination
Collaborate with group Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations to ensure consistent application of AML standards.
Align local AML practices with group frameworks while meeting German-specific requirements.
### Key Requirements:
Proven experience as AMLCO or senior AML function holder in Germany within a regulated financial services firm.
Deep knowledge of German AML law (GwG), BaFin expectations, and EU AML framework.
Strong understanding of brokerage/trading or fintech business models.
Experience dealing directly with regulators and FIUs.
Strong analytical, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.
Fluency in German and English.
### What you will get in return:
• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
