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

• Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
• Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
• Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
• Time to recharge – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
• Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
• Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
• Create a productive workspace at home – Set up your home office exactly how you want it with a dedicated budget for comfort and productivity.
• Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fuelled and focused all day long.
• Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
• Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
• Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to summer gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration

       .…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.

Above all, you will have 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).