MLRO - FinTech - Berlin (m/f/d)
Immediate Start | Fixed-Term Contract
Our client, a fast-growing European Fintech, is transforming access to financial services through an innovative, retail-based distribution model. With millions of accounts opened across multiple countries, the firm is committed to financial inclusion, operational excellence, and regulatory integrity. The Berlin office plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with German regulations and supporting the company's continued growth in the market.
Your Role
As the appointed Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the German entity, you will be responsible for leading the local AML/CTF compliance framework and acting as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities. This is a hands-on leadership role with both strategic and operational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain the AML/CTF compliance framework in line with German and group-wide standards
- Oversee transaction monitoring processes and manage the review and escalation of suspicious activity
- File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the FIU and serve as the main point of contact for BaFin and other authorities
- Localize and implement AML/KYC policies to meet German regulatory requirements
- Support the first line of defense in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and report findings to senior stakeholders
- Deliver AML/CTF training and guidance across the business
- Manage and mentor the Deputy MLRO
Your Profile
- 6+ years of experience in compliance within a regulated financial institution
- In-depth knowledge of German AML/CTF regulations (e.g., GwG, BaFin guidelines)
- Experience with cross-border financial services and high-risk client profiles
- Fluent in both German and English; additional languages are a plus
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, international environment
What's on Offer
- A key role in a mission-driven Fintech with a strong European presence
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including pension, insurance, and wellness programs
- Hybrid working model with flexible remote options
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