Regulatory and Compliance Counsel

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end our strategy, posture, policies and compliance with critical EU and UK frameworks, including GDPR, DORA and AML regulations
• Co-own (together with Engineering) our IT security initiatives, including ISO 27001 and future certifications (e.g. SOC2), as well our company IT sec governance
• Help shape and drive our company’s strategy on AI governance and ensure compliance with the EU AI Act
• Be the point person for EU and UK regulatory developments affecting bunch’s business model
• Support with regulatory analyses for market entry / go-to-market
• Be responsible for regulatory (e.g. change-of-control) filings in connection with the execution of our M&A strategy
• Manage all compliance and IT aspects of our vendors and providers and procurement process
• Ensure that we stay compliant with ongoing financial and fiscal regulatory obligations, such as AIFMD, FATCA/CRS and German Bundesbank filings and local authority registrations
• Shape our company’s risk and risk management strategy, together with leadership
• Work directly with the General Counsel in a small and agile legal team

Benefits

• Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy and team spirit within a culture of inclusion
• Flexible hours, remote work, and 28 days of vacation per year
• Additional benefits in the areas of mobility, food, education, and health

Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken skills in English (C1+), along with solid German skills (B2+, but no native speakers required)
• Diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with cross-border, multi-entity company groups and managing regulatory and compliance issues across borders
• Affinity for IT security and the engineering aspects of security
• Prior experience in or exposure to financial services or funds regulation is a plus, but not a prerequisite
• Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable with responsibility
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience, with a broad focus on compliance, risk and regulatory matters, ideally gained in a regulated in-house environment
• Be excited about working in a fluid, innovative, fast-paced, and creative environment and being a part of bunch’s culture
• Completed studies in law (i.e., German Second State Exam, J.D., LL.B./LL.M. or equivalent qualification — but no German-law studies required)
• Interest in taking on broader legal, operational and strategic workstreams within a start-up