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Job description
As a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), you will help shape the future of our Compliance Department in conjunction with dedicated Compliance professionals across Bitpanda's regulated entities.
Responsibilities
- Managing regulatory and financial crimes compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and ethical rules and guidelines.
- Monitoring all operational processes with a focus on legislative requirements for regulated financial institutions.
- Supporting stakeholders from relevant departments to ensure effective regulatory oversight.
- Acting as the MLRO, advising on all aspects of AML/AFC, and maintaining compliance programs.
- Managing the local suspicious activity reporting (SAR) process.
- Conducting Compliance and AML Business Wide Risk Assessments.
- Designing and delivering compliance education and training.
- Developing and updating policies and procedures as needed.
Requirements
- Legal, economic or regulatory background, ideally with experience in the crypto and/or financial industry.
- Excellent knowledge of regulation, compliance and AML requirements for Crypto Asset firms/Fintech firms.
- University degree in relevant discipline or comparable education.
- Relevant working experience in the financial service industry, Fintech or a regulated environment.
- Experience in MiFID II/Security-Compliance or Payment-/E-Money-Institutions required.
- A compliance certification like CAMS, ICA or similar is an advantage.
- Fluency in English is required, with German as an advantage.
Conditions
- Full-time remote position.
- Salary range: 100,000 - 221,500 USD per year.
- The successful candidate will be required to attend an interview with VARA.
About Bitpanda
Bitpanda is a leading European fintech platform founded in 2014 that provides a user-friendly interface for investing in cryptocurrencies, stocks, commodities, ETFs, and other digital assets. It serves millions of users with a focus on simplicity, security, and accessibility for both beginners and experienced investors.