Senior Anti-Money Laundering Officer Full Time

Bitpanda simplifies wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, Bitpanda exists to help people trust themselves enough to build financial freedom for their future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals and commodities they want — starting from 1€ only, 24/7. With more than 700 team members and steadily approaching 4 million customers, our company is one of Europe’s most successful fintechs.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across all of Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people who represent more than 50 nationalities. If you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!
Bitpanda Pro is our sophisticated retail and institutional offering for trading and custody of cryptocurrencies, which includes our exchange and prime brokerage services.

Your mission

As the Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO) at Bitpanda Pro your role will be to provide oversight and management of the firm’s AML and Financial Crime framework, including supporting Onboarding, KYC, Screening and monitoring systems and controls. You will also be responsible for reviewing the firm’s control environment including identifying, monitoring and mitigating AML and Financial Crime risks. You will be the main contact point for all AML and Financial Crime related matters, for both internal and external stakeholders, will be an integral part of the firm’s control environment for the prevention and mitigation of AML and Financial Crime risks.

What you’ll do 

• Act as the central point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders including Regulators and other agencies or authorities
• Manage the AML and Financial Crime framework and systems including Client onboarding and KYC processes
• Conduct Risk Assessments and reviews of the firm and business respectively to ensure related risks are identified and mitigated
• Undertake regular, periodic and ad hoc reporting to internal and external stakeholders (Management, C-suite)
• Providing training to the business in relation to AML and Financial Crime. Support Regulatory change initiatives and projects

Who you are 

• Strong AML and Financial Crime working knowledge in Europe under multiple jurisdictions including Italy, Germany, Austria, France and the UK
• Significant experience in a similar role covering AML and Financial Crime
• Strong analytical and organisation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Italian language (advanced/business level)

What’s in it for you

• Flexibility-first approach to work* including:
  • Unlimited fully-paid annual leave
  • Recharge Breaks
  • 20 weeks gender-neutral New Parent Leave
• Hybrid Working*:
  • 60 days Work From Anywhere* following the 80/20 Rule
  • €500 Work from Home budget
• An attractive individual stock option plan* in a high growth company, and a competitive salary
• Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
• Occasional company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Learning & development opportunities
• Top-notch “tech pack” – your choice between PC or Mac
• Bitpanda merch to keep you swagged out and living the Bitpanda brand
• A global Bitpanda team of fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people who are united (across cultures and time zones) by our unique way of working

*These benefits do not apply for our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in office (think: Workplaces team or IT).

And, above all, the opportunity to learn & grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.