Anti-Financial Crime Specialist

About Our Company:

At our core, we are dedicated to simplifying wealth creation. Established in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek, and Christian Trummer, our mission is to empower individuals to trust in their ability to achieve financial independence both presently and in the future. We offer a user-friendly platform that allows both new investors and seasoned professionals to invest in various assets such as cryptocurrencies, stocks, precious metals, and commodities with any budget, any time of the day. With over 4 million customers globally, we have established Bitpanda as one of the most secure and reliable platforms in Europe for modern investing.

While we are headquartered in Austria, our impact expands across Europe. We are a team of ambitious individuals from diverse backgrounds who constantly innovate and collaborate, driving Bitpanda to stand out in the industry. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and aims to make a significant contribution from day one, we invite you to be part of our team and shape the future of investing.

Your Role:

Join us at Bitpanda as an Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Specialist and contribute to our goal of facilitating a more secure and reliable financial ecosystem by breaking down barriers to personal finance. Your position will be pivotal in supporting the management of our Anti-Financial Crime Compliance program and nurturing dependable relationships with financial institutions, fintech companies, and crypto asset providers, all while playing a crucial part in combating financial crime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Development and Standardization: Collaborate with Anti-Money Laundering Officers and other relevant stakeholders to create comprehensive, company-wide policies for Anti-Financial Crime governance. Ensure consistent implementation of these policies across all Bitpanda entities while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Due Diligence Support: Conduct in-depth due diligence on business partners independently to uphold Bitpanda's commitment in preventing financial crimes including money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud.
• External Request Management: Provide prompt and accurate responses to external inquiries from partners, auditors, and regulators regarding Anti-Financial Crime matters to maintain compliance and transparency.
• Relationship Monitoring: Supervise and evaluate existing business relationships from an Anti-Financial Crime perspective, ensuring ongoing compliance and addressing potential risks.
• Research and Compliance: Keep abreast of the latest regulatory updates and industry best practices related to financial crime prevention and crypto assets.

Qualifications:

• Education: Hold a degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field with a preference for candidates with a strong legal background. Your educational background should equip you to navigate complex regulatory environments effectively.
• Experience: Previous experience in compliance departments within banks, financial institutions, or fintech companies is essential. This background will help you understand the unique challenges present in the financial sector and align with Bitpanda's objective of providing secure financial products.
• Language Skills: Proficient in written and oral English and German with exceptional communication abilities. Your capability to convey complex ideas clearly aligns with Bitpanda's vision of making finance accessible to everyone.
• Policy Expertise: Skilled in reviewing regulations, formulating and reviewing policies to ensure compliance with current laws and governance standards.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and research abilities with excellent attention to detail, essential for decision-making processes at Bitpanda.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid-working model with equal in-office and remote work opportunities, along with Work From Anywhere days annually.
• Participation in the Bitpanda stock option plan as part of your compensation package.
• Competitive benefits shaped by a flexible work philosophy.
• Premiums for trading on Bitpanda, exclusive to our team members.
• Engaging company-wide and team events, both virtual and in-person.
• Bitpanda swag to keep you connected with the brand.

Above all, this role offers you the chance to learn and progress with Bitpanda as we strive to become Europe's leading investment platform.

At Bitpanda, we are dedicated to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace built on trust and respect. We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion, and are committed to fostering a team that embodies a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.