Compliance Officer
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Compliance Officer to join our client in Düsseldorf. Reporting to the compliance director and senior management, you will play an essential role in supporting anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and financial crime prevention.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement compliance risk assessments in alignment with MaRisk and other relevant regulations.
* Monitor and report on compliance developments, particularly in AML, CTF, and financial crime prevention, and recommend updates to company policies and procedures.
* Contribute to creating internal compliance policies, procedures, and training materials, with an emphasis on educating staff in AML and CTF best practices.
* Help prepare necessary notifications to regulatory authorities (e.g., BaFin) and maintain adherence to WpHG requirements, supporting efforts to prevent insider trading and other securities-related offences.
* Coordinate with compliance officers in different regions to ensure consistency and alignment with global compliance practices.
Your Skills and Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, or related field (or equivalent professional training/apprenticeship).
* Experience: 2-5 years of experience in compliance management in a related industry (e.g. finance, banking, insurance, or financial audit.)
* Knowledge: Understanding of legal and regulatory compliance standards, including AML, CTF, and MaRisk.
* Language Skills: Fluent German and English