Senior AFC Compliance Expert

AFC Manager - MiCAR (Digital Assets / Crypto) (m/f/d)

Germany | Hamburg or Frankfurt | Full-time

About the Role

An established financial institution is strengthening its Anti‑Financial Crime (AFC) function and is seeking an AFC Manager with a strong focus on digital assets, crypto‑related activities, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and MiCAR implementation. This role sits within Group Compliance and offers a high level of autonomy, ownership and visibility in a rapidly evolving regulatory area. The position is well suited to experienced compliance professionals looking to shape and embed regulatory frameworks for crypto and digital asset activities within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and assessment of transactions and counterparties in line with AML, sanctions and broader regulatory requirements, ensuring complete and audit‑ready documentation
• Development, implementation and continuous enhancement of AFC policies, procedures and control frameworks in accordance with MiCAR and related regulatory requirements for crypto‑assets and tokens
• Oversight, optimisation and governance of monitoring and screening systems covering digital asset and crypto‑related activities
• Identification, assessment and ongoing monitoring of regulatory and financial crime risks arising from crypto, DLT and digital asset business models
• Review and escalation of sanctions and transaction monitoring alerts in line with internal control standards
• Provision of hands‑on regulatory and compliance advice to internal stakeholders, particularly product, technology and digital teams

Your Profile

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science or a comparable discipline
• Several years of experience in AFC, AML, Compliance or Regulatory Advisory within banking, financial services or consulting
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, with practical exposure to MiCAR and FinmadiG considered a significant advantage
• Experience with digital technologies, DLT, crypto‑assets and modern payment solutions
• Structured, analytical and independent working style with a strong sense of ownership
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player with very good German and English skills