Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Officer (German Branch)

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

We're looking for an Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Officer who will be accountable for the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) framework for the Germany entity, ensuring full compliance with BaFin requirements, German AML law (GwG), and EU regulations, aligned with group standards.

Key Responsibilities:

AML/CTF Framework

• Act as the appointed Anti‑Money Laundering Officer (AMLCO) under German regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure effective customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR).
• Oversee AML risk assessments and ensure alignment with the firm's risk appetite.

Regulatory & Governance

• Serve as the primary point of contact with BaFin and FIU Germany on AML/CTF matters.
• Ensure compliance with German AML Act (GwG), EU AML Directives, and applicable EBA/ESMA guidelines.
• Lead regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections related to financial crime.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and the board on AML risks and controls.

Advisory & Oversight

• Advise senior management on AML/CTF risks, regulatory developments, and control enhancements.
• Review and approve high‑risk clients and transactions.
• Ensure effective escalation of financial crime risks and incidents.

Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver AML/CTF training programs across the Germany entity.
• Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness of financial crime risks.

Coordination

• Collaborate with group Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations to ensure consistent application of AML standards.
• Align local AML practices with group frameworks while meeting German-specific requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as AMLCO or senior AML function holder in Germany within a regulated financial services firm.
• Deep knowledge of German AML law (GwG), BaFin expectations, and EU AML framework.
• Strong understanding of brokerage/trading or fintech business models.
• Experience dealing directly with regulators and FIUs.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German and English.

What you will get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work‑Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.
• Generous Time Off: Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we've got your back. Plus, location‑specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply).
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.