Anti-Financial Crime Specialist
Who we are
We specialize in simplifying wealth creation, with a founding in Vienna, Austria in 2014. Our goal is to empower individuals to trust themselves in building financial freedom, both for the present and the future. Our intuitive trading platform allows both novice investors and experienced professionals to invest in cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals, and commodities, regardless of budget size, around the clock. With a global presence and a diverse team working across various cultures and time zones, we serve over 4 million customers, positioning us as one of Europe's most secure platforms for modern investing.
Your Mission:
We are looking for a dedicated Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic team and contribute to ensuring a secure and trustworthy financial environment. Your role will involve supporting the administration of our AFC Compliance program and building valuable business relationships with financial institutions, fintech companies, and crypto asset providers to combat financial crime effectively.
What you’ll do:
- Policy Development and Group Standards: Work closely with Anti-Money Laundering Officers and other relevant stakeholders to create robust group-wide policies and establish the framework for a global AFC governance program. Ensure consistent application of these policies and standards across all Bitpanda entities while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Support Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on business partners independently to uphold Bitpanda's commitment to preventing various financial crimes.
- Provide support for external information requests: Ensure prompt and accurate responses to maintain compliance and transparent relationships with business partners, auditors, and regulators concerning AFC matters.
- Monitoring Relationships: Supervise and monitor existing business relationships from an AFC standpoint to ensure continuous compliance and manage risks effectively.
- Research and Implementation: Stay abreast of the latest regulatory updates and industry best practices related to financial crime prevention and crypto assets.
Who you are:
- Educational Background: Possess a degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with a strong preference for candidates with a solid legal background.
- Relevant Experience: Bring previous experience from compliance roles within banks, financial institutions, or fintech firms.
- Language Proficiency: Proficient in written and spoken English and German, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Policy Expertise: Skilled in reviewing regulations, drafting policies, and ensuring compliance with laws and governance standards.
- Analytical and Research Skills: Strong analytical and research skills with keen attention to detail.
What’s in it for you:
- Hybrid-working model with a balanced split between in-office and remote work, along with 60 annual Work From Anywhere days
- Participation in the Bitpanda stock option plan
- Competitive benefits programs shaped by a flexibility-first approach
- Trading benefits on Bitpanda
- Diverse company and team events, both physical and virtual
- Bitpanda branded merchandise
Above all, this role presents the opportunity to develop and learn within Bitpanda's journey to become Europe’s leading investment platform.
Bitpanda's Commitment: We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment founded on trust and mutual respect. Our dedication to diversity and inclusivity is key to our success, and we are focused on building a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets.