Senior Specialist, AFC Program Management

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

As a member of Bitpanda’s Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) team, you will be at the forefront of shaping and strengthening our compliance framework. Your mission is to drive impactful change through strategic project management, process optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration. By ensuring that Bitpanda’s operations remain compliant, efficient, and scalable, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our continued growth and success across multiple jurisdictions.

What you’ll do 

• Project/Process Management: Analyse, devise, test 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.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Product, Engineering, 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.
• Quality Controls: Define, revise and 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.
• 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.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Updates: Maintain clear and structured reporting to relevant stakeholders on workload, progress against objectives, and blockers. This includes preparing dashboards, summaries, or ad-hoc reports to provide visibility on ongoing initiatives, highlight risks, track resource utilization, and ensure senior management can make informed, timely decisions. 

Who you are

• Educational & Legal Acumen: You hold a degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field, ideally with a strong legal foundation that enables you to navigate and interpret complex regulatory frameworks with confidence and precision.
• Compliance Expertise: You bring practical experience from compliance roles in the crypto, banking, or fintech sectors. You have a solid grasp of AML regulations (e.g., FM-GwG) and are capable of translating evolving regulatory requirements into robust, scalable operational processes.
• Language Proficiency: You possess excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in German or additional European languages (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish) is an advantage. You communicate complex compliance topics clearly and effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Analytical & Process-Driven: You think critically and act with structure, mapping and optimising processes in fast-changing regulatory environments. You translate data insights into risk indicators and operational improvements, with experience in Snowflake SQL, Tableau, Metabase, or similar tools being a strong advantage.
• Project & Programme Management: You take ownership of projects and initiatives, managing multiple priorities efficiently while delivering high-quality results. You coordinate cross-functional teams, proactively address blockers with a strong solution-oriented approach, monitor progress, and communicate clearly with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements.

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.
• Comprehensive onsite onboarding program at our Vienna HQ.

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).