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About Crypto Finance Group

Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. The Group comprises of Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, which offers trading, custody, and wallet services, as well as Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH, regulated by BaFin in Germany, which offers trading and custody. The company has become one of the first providers of digital assets to recently secure the European MiCAR license (Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation).

For further information, please visit: www.crypto-finance.com and www.crypto-finance.com/germany

The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company against financial crime. This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and internal AML policies and procedures and overseeing the company's efforts to detect and prevent financial crime. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in AML compliance, particularly within the cryptocurrency sector, and demonstrate a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated Money Laundering Reporting Officer. You will report to the Managing Director of Crypto Finance Deutschland.

The starting date is as soon as possible in our office in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the company's AML policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure compliance with all relevant AML regulations and industry standards
• Conduct regular AML risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee the company's transaction monitoring systems and investigate any suspicious activities
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including suspicious activity reports (SARs)
• Provide AML training to employees and promote a culture of compliance within the organisation
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies as necessary
• Stay up to date with the latest AML regulations and best practices
• Ensure compliance with the Travel Rule requirements for digital asset transactions
• Conduct on-chain forensics to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Understand and manage workflows between counterparties in the crypto space to ensure secure and compliant transactions

• Master’s degree in finance or economics

• 3+ years proven experience in an AML compliance role, preferably within the banking, trading, or digital asset industry
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, transaction monitoring systems, and SAR reporting
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience with Travel Rule requirements, on-chain forensics, and a solid understanding of blockchain technology as well as workflows between counterparties in the crypto space is a plus
• Commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to analyse complex data sets and identify patterns indicative of financial crime
• Demonstrated ability to engage with clients to understand their needs, discuss compliance matters, and explore innovative use cases for digital assets

• Join one of the largest global market infrastructure providers in realising its major digital assets strategy – with a clear vision to become one of the main players in the industry in Europ
• Take part in and contribute to weekly knowledge sessions on crypto assets
• Gain deep insights into crypto asset trading, market making, execution strategies, settlement, custody, tokenisation, and more
• Work in an inspiring, dynamic, and rapidly growing industry
• Join a team-oriented and entrepreneurial culture

Culture

At the heart of our company, we prioritise:

• Innovation and Continuous Learning
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Flat Hierarchies
• Values such as Excellence, Delivery, Ownership, Passion, and Unity

Please note:

We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies. Due to the German labour legislation, we can only accept applicants who have the right to work in Germany (are in possession of a German work permit or are EU/EFTA citizens). All other applications will not be considered.