FEC Officer - German Speaking

FEC Officer – German Speaker

Location: Berlin, Germany

Type: Permanent

Job #16659

The Opportunity

A rapidly growing fintech innovator in the digital asset space is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Officer to join its AML Investigations and Quality Assurance teams. This new position is part of the expansion of their office in Berlin and requires driving strategic financial crime compliance initiatives in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing/identifying suspicious transactional activities, reporting and escalating to the relevant departments.
• Oversee complex investigations and EDD reviews for high-risk customer cases.
• Drive and deliver AML/Financial Crime projects, from planning through implementation, with regular updates to the Compliance Committee and Management Board.
• Manage escalations from onboarding and KYC teams, ensuring appropriate resolution and risk‑based decisions.
• Represent the Financial Crime function in regulatory interactions, audits, and external vendor engagements.
• Identify gaps and lead initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial crime framework.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in AML / TF / KYC either in the financial or fintech industry. Open to different seniority levels.
• Strong academic background, ideally with a university degree in Law or a related discipline.
• Expertise in AML, CTF, KYC, and related regulatory frameworks, with direct experience in the crypto, fintech or digital asset sector.
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial crime investigations, EDD, and quality assurance reviews.
• Strong technical knowledge of AML systems (e.g., transaction monitoring platforms, risk scoring tools).
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead and deliver regulatory and operational change.
• Excellent communication skills, with a transparent and collaborative leadership style.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused mindset, with the ability to anticipate risks and implement improvements.
• Fluent in English and German.

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

For questions, contact:
Kevin Daul