Compliance & AML Officer (German Branch)

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

We are looking for a Compliance & AML Officer who will be accountable for the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of both the regulatory compliance and AML/CTF frameworks for the German Branch. The role carries dual responsibility: ensuring full adherence to MiFID II/MiFIR and BaFIN conduct and organisational requirements as applied in Germany, and maintaining a robust AML/CTF programme aligned with German AML regulations, EU requirements, and group standards.

Key Responsibilities: Compliance Framework (MiFID II / MiFIR & BaFIN’s requirements)

• Act as the designated Compliance Officer (CO) under German regulatory requirements and MiFID II organisational obligations
• Design and maintain the compliance monitoring programme
• Monitor and ensure adherence to BaFIN and ESMA regulations
• Review financial promotions, marketing materials, and client communications for compliance with applicable rules
• Maintain the compliance risk register and prepare periodic compliance monitoring reports for senior management

AML/CTF Framework

• Act as the appointed Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLCO) under German regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure effective customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR)
• Oversee AML risk assessments and ensure alignment with the firm’s risk appetite

Regulatory & Governance

• Serve as the primary point of contact with BaFin and FIU Germany on AML/CTF matters
• Ensure compliance with German AML Act (GwG), EU AML Directives, and applicable EBA/ESMA guidelines
• Lead regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections related to compliance and/or financial crime
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and the board on compliance AML risks and controls

Advisory & Oversight

• Advise senior management on Compliance and AML/CTF risks, regulatory developments, and control enhancements
• Ensure effective escalation of Compliance and financial crime risks and incidents

Training & Culture

• Develop Compliance and deliver AML/CTF training programs across the Germany entity
• Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness of Compliance and financial crime risks

Coordination

• Collaborate with group Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations to ensure consistent application of regulatory compliance and AML standards
• Align local AML practices with group frameworks while meeting German-specific requirements

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as Regulatory Compliance Officer and/or AMLCO or senior AML function holder in Germany within a regulated financial services firm
• Strong knowledge of MiFID II/MiFIR and BaFin applicable regulations
• Deep knowledge of German AML law (GwG), BaFin expectations, and EU AML framework
• Strong understanding of brokerage/trading or fintech business models
• Experience dealing directly with regulators (including BaFin) and FIUs
• Strong analytical, judgment, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in German and English

What you will get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
• Employee Referral Program: Love wor