Associate, Complex Investigations FCC Germany

In this role you will lead complex AML/CTF, sanctions, and fraud investigations to strengthen the bank's Financial Crime Compliance framework. You will work with senior stakeholders and regulatory authorities, shaping how we identify and mitigate financial crime risks. You will drive high-quality case conclusions, regulatory reporting, and adherence to German regulations while fostering continuous improvement and collaboration across regional FCC teams. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear impact on risk management and compliance posture.

• competitive salary
• flexible working
• wellbeing platform (Unmind)
• continuous learning culture
• retirement savings support
• insurance including medical and life

• Lead and conduct complex AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and financial crime investigations
• Identify, analyze, and investigate unusual activities from various sources (alerts, media, regulatory requests)
• Draft, review, and submit SARs and STRs to authorities per local requirements
• Investigate potential fraud and present findings to the MLRO
• Document investigative activities and maintain case records in case management systems
• Manage investigations end-to-end ensuring timely, high-quality conclusions
• Provide expert guidance on AML/CTF/regulatory requirements
• Support stakeholders in interpreting German regulations and Group policies
• Respond to regulatory requests and support exams, audits, and reviews
• Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing support to investigators
• Conduct quality reviews and ensure consistent investigative standards
• Foster collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and risk awareness
• Partner with regional and global FCC teams to share best practices

• Significant experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML/Fraud investigations, or related risk management
• Strong knowledge of German AML, CTF, sanctions regulations
• Proven experience conducting complex investigations and drafting SARs/STRs
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulatory environment
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading investigative teams
• Desirable: experience in correspondent banking or international banking environments
• Desirable: familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, screening tools, and case management platforms
• Desirable: experience engaging with regulators and law enforcement

• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Leadership and coaching
• Transaction monitoring systems
• Screening tools
• Case management platforms