AFC Compliance Specialist

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the 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 — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So 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!

Your mission

Join Bitpanda as an Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Specialist and be part of our innovative team breaking down barriers to personal finance ensuring a secure and trustworthy financial ecosystem. Your role will be pivotal in supporting the governance of our AFC Compliance program and for the development of trustworthy business relationships with other financial institutions, fintechs, and crypto asset providers, while making a meaningful impact in preventing financial crime. 

What you’ll do 

• Policy Development and Maintenance: Assist in the development, review, and update of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance, while ensuring their effective communication and implementation across the organisation.
• Execution of Quality Controls: Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures, identify areas for improvement, provide recommendations to enhance compliance and operational efficiency, and ensure that quality control findings are documented and addressed promptly.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Product, Hyperautomation, Operations, Risk Management and Legal departments on various projects to ensure a coordinated approach to financial crime compliance at Bitpanda with effective risk mitigation measures and robust processes in place. Communicate effectively with senior management by providing regular updates on compliance activities and issues.
• Project/Process Management: Analyse, devise and improve processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness within the AFC compliance framework; Support the implementation of process improvements and best practices; Drive  AFC compliance project initiatives by defining objectives, timelines, and ensuring successful execution and delivery. Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues, monitor project progress, maintain effective communication with stakeholders by providing regular updates, and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements through comprehensive documentation.

Who you are

• Educational & Legal Acumen: Holds a degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field, ideally with a strong legal background, enabling deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks.
• Compliance Experience: Brings hands-on experience from compliance roles within crypto, banking, or fintech sectors, with solid knowledge of AML legislation (e.g., FM-GWG) and the ability to translate regulatory requirements (e.g., Travel Rule) into scalable operational solutions.
• Multilingual Communication: Demonstrates excellent English skills, both written and verbal, with additional proficiency in German or other European languages (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish), and can effectively communicate complex compliance matters to diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical & Process-Oriented Mindset: Possesses strong critical thinking and process mapping abilities, with attention to legal compliance, operational impact, and scalability in dynamic regulatory environments.
• Organised & Self-Driven Team Player: Excels in managing multiple projects and stakeholders, delivers high-quality outcomes with autonomy and attention to detail, while actively contributing to team efforts and cross-functional initiatives.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs shaped  by our Time & Flexibility policies*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and 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.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to 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).