Central Compliance Officer (Associate Vice President / Vice President)

In this senior role, you support Jefferies GmbH’s second line of defence by leading the Financial Crime Compliance function. You guide senior management on AML/CTF and sanctions risk, shaping a robust framework aligned to risk appetite and regulatory expectations. You act as the main risk advisor on onboarding, monitoring, and control effectiveness, and drive a strong compliance culture across multiple locations. This position offers impact across governance and regulatory engagement within a global investment banking firm.

• Lead the 2nd line Financial Crime team across AML, CTF, sanctions and related risks at Frankfurt and eight branches
• Shape and maintain a robust AML/CTF framework aligned to risk appetite and regulatory expectations
• Provide expert advice to client onboarding, business teams and senior management on emerging financial crime risks
• Oversee AML/CTF policies, procedures, transaction monitoring and risk reporting to Committees and Management Board
• Coordinate the annual AML/CTF risk assessment with external service provider
• Review high-risk client relationships, CDD waivers and SAR governance
• Liaise with BaFin, Bundesbank and regulators on AML/CTF matters; coordinate internal and external reviews and inspections
• Drive AML/CTF training and foster a strong compliance culture; act as primary internal contact for financial crime
• Serve as the dedicated service receiver for outsourced activities within Financial Crime Compliance; track KPIs and coordinate with group entities
• Execute AML/CTF controls and initiatives under the Jefferies GmbH Compliance Plan

• Extensive financial crime compliance experience with at least 7 years in a senior AML/CTF role in German investment banking
• Deep practical knowledge of German and EU regulatory framework
• Strong experience managing AML/CTF frameworks, transaction monitoring, SAR governance, and regulatory engagement
• Decision-making capability with risk-based judgment and clear communication of risk positions
• Highly analytical with ability to assess complex financial crime structures and typologies
• Strong communication and influencing skills with regulators and senior management
• High personal integrity, resilience and commitment to regulatory standards and ethical conduct

• can-do attitude
• excellent judgement
• strong communication and influencing skills
• AML/CTF framework management
• transaction monitoring
• SAR governance