Our client is a growth oriented international
financial services and payments services provider
with HQs in the US who is currently expanding to Austria with a subsidiary in Vienna. From here the CEE expansion should be driven further and strategically orchastrated. To support this mission our client is seeking a proactive and
experienced AML Officer
to join the team in Austria.
Your responsibilities:
* You will oversee regulatory compliance, AML/CTF protocols and risk management, ensuring the operations adhere to all applicable laws, the regulations set by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) and to the group standards
* You will develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures in compliance with the Austrian law, recommendations, EU Regulations and Directives, EBA Guidelines and FMA circulars
* You monitor and assess transaction risks, suspicious activity reports (SARs), and compliance frameworks
* You act as the primary point of contact with regulators, including FMA and FIU Austria, ensuring timely reporting and coordination
* You ensure that financial crime controls are appropriate and work in practice
* You conduct due diligence assessments on customers, partners, and vendors to mitigate financial crime risks
* You work closely with internal teams, including product, operations, and legal, to integrate AML/CTF safeguards into fintech solutions
* You lead AML training programs for employees and stakeholders, reinforcing a strong compliance culture
Your profile:
* Profound experience in the field of in Financial Crime, AML, KYC and Sanctions within fintech, banking, or payments
* Excellent understanding of laws and regulations relevant for a financial services and/or payment services institution
* Expertise regarding anti-financial crime frameworks: AML/CTF and Sanctions policies and regulatory recommendations, risk management, good practice, procedures and control arrangements in a payment services organization or similar
* Exceptional knowledge and experience of identifying financial crime risks and potential vulnerabilities and advising on best practices to address those findings
* Ability to collaborate with regulators, external auditors, and financial institutions
* Fluency in German and English
Your benefits:
* Possibility to accompany the market entry of a fast growing and future oriented player in a dynamic industry in Austria
* A responsible position with lots of room to leave your personal and professional footprint and make a direct impact on the strategy of the company
* The company offers an exciting, future oriented and dynamic working environment with flat hierarchies in a start-up flair fintech enviroment
* You work with a great and motivated team with an impressive track record in the industry
* Lots of flexibility, remote work options and part time is also a possibility
The compensation for this position is at least € gross per year on a full time basis. An overpayment is possible, depending on qualifications and experience.