AML & Financial Crime Officer (m/f/d) - Banking

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding the institution against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crime risks while contributing to the enhancement of regulatory compliance processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess new legal and regulatory developments relating to AML, fraud prevention, sanctions, and financial crime.
• Support the development and enhancement of the institution-wide AML risk assessment framework in line with regulatory requirements.
• Review and optimize KYC, customer due diligence, and financial crime prevention processes.
• Conduct investigations into suspicious activity and prepare regulatory reports where required.
• Support the preparation of management and board-level documentation relating to financial crime matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on complex AML and fraud-related topics.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and external authorities.
• Design and deliver AML and fraud awareness training across the business.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and digitization of compliance and financial crime processes.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent banking qualification.
• Several years of experience within Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crime, Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of the German Money Laundering Act (GwG), AML regulatory requirements, and BaFin expectations.
• Experience performing AML risk assessments and supporting financial crime control frameworks.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to assess complex regulatory topics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent German and professional English language skills.

What\'s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a reputable and purpose-driven financial institution.
• Varied role with exposure to AML, fraud prevention, sanctions, and financial crime topics.
• Hybrid working environment with flexible working arrangements.
• Strong emphasis on employee development and professional training.
• Competitive compensation package and attractive additional benefits.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.