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Who we are  We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals and commodities they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.   Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!    Your mission As Senior AFC Compliance Officer for Bitpanda’s activities in Germany, you will be responsible for building and running a robust, effective and scalable AML/CFT and sanctions compliance framework. You will act as the key senior AML control owner in Germany, ensuring compliance with the German Money Laundering Act, BaFin expectations, FIU requirements, applicable EU AML/CFT rules, the Transfer of Funds Regulation / Travel Rule, and Bitpanda Group standards. What You’ll Do

Local Control Ownership: Serve as the appointed AMLO or Deputy AMLO and senior AML control owner for Bitpanda in Germany, establishing and managing a scalable AML/CFT and sanctions framework. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full alignment with local and regional standards, including the German Money Laundering Act (GwG), BaFin expectations, FIU requirements, MiCAR, and the EU Transfer of Funds Regulation / Travel Rule. Risk & Controls Oversight: Own the second-level AML control framework, from control design, effectiveness testing, and remediation to supervising high-risk customer reviews, EDD assessments, and sanctions escalations. Automation & Data Integration: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Data, and Legal teams to drive data-led, automated improvements across case management, monitoring, and compliance workflows. Reporting & Regulatory Liaison: Lead internal and external audits, manage regulatory inspections, and handle regular reporting and interactions with BaFin, the FIU, local senior management, and Group AFC functions.

Who You Are

Experienced AML Leader: A seasoned compliance professional with a proven track record as a Geldwäschebeauftragter, MLRO, or Deputy MLRO within fintech, crypto, payments, or broader financial services. Regulatory Domain Expert: Deeply knowledgeable in the German GwG, BaFin expectations, FIU reporting, MiCAR, sanctions compliance, and the Travel Rule for crypto assets. Crypto-Native Risk Specialist: Adept at identifying and mitigating specific crypto risks, including blockchain analytics, self-hosted wallets, mixers, chain-hopping, scams, and sanctions evasion. Process & Stakeholder Partner: Highly skilled at translating complex legal requirements into scalable, practical processes while confidently collaborating with senior executives, regulators, auditors, and cross-functional teams. Structured & Bilingual Professional: A resilient, independent team player comfortable in a fast-paced cross-border environment, fully fluent in both German and English.

 What’s in it for you

Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice. Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan. Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP. Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, Prioritise your wellbeing with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months. Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace. Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across life>

       .…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.   Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform. Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. * These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).