Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Officer (German Branch)
Job Overview
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 a 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.
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 a 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop and deliver AML/CTF training programs across the Germany entity.
- Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness of financial crime risks.
- 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.
AML/CTF Framework
Regulatory & Governance
Advisory & Oversight
Training & Culture
Coordination
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.