Head of Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering (AML) (m/f/d)
DaoPay is a licensed Austrian payment institution with more than 25 years of expertise in digital payments and over 80 payment solutions worldwide. As we continue to grow and strengthen our regulatory organisation, we are looking for an experienced compliance leader to join us in Vienna.
Your Mission
As Head of Compliance & AML, you take full responsibility for DaoPay’s regulatory and AML framework and lead a team of six specialists. In this strategic role, you work directly with the executive board, act as the central contact for the FMA and auditors, and shape the company’s compliance environment end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and further develop the Compliance & AML function, including onboarding, KYC/KYB, EDD and ongoing monitoring
Ensure compliance with ZaDiG, BWG, FM-GwG, PSD2, EBA Guidelines and FMA supervisory expectations
Own Card Scheme Compliance (Visa/Mastercard), including acceptance rules, restricted business reviews and scheme reporting
Oversee regulatory reporting, policies, risk assessments and internal audit coordination
Manage communication with the FMA, external auditors and legal advisors
Support the executive board and business units with regulatory assessments and compliance guidance
Evaluate regulatory changes and implement practical, risk‑appropriate solutions
Your Profile
Several years of experience in a senior AML/Compliance function, ideally within payments, fintech, banking or financial services
Strong expertise in AML/CTF, regulatory affairs, merchant onboarding and risk‑based compliance
Practical exposure to FMA supervision, inspections or structured regulatory reporting
Experience with Card Scheme rules and payment acceptance compliance is a strong asset
Leadership experience or proven ability to guide and develop a team
On‑site presence in Vienna (modern office in the 19th district)
What We Offer
A key leadership role with direct collaboration with the executive board
Full responsibility for shaping and advancing DaoPay’s compliance strategy
A well‑prepared handover from the current position holder
Modern office in Vienna’s 19th district with parking spaces
Strong internal support, structured onboarding and annual AML/regulatory training
Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales, Consulting, and Legal
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