Associate AFC Compliance

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 7 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 an Associate Anti-Financial Crime Compliance – Business Advisory at Bitpanda, you will support the development and continuous improvement of structural features within the AFC Compliance program. You will help identify gaps, test existing and newly developed controls, report risk indicators and support initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the compliance framework. Working closely with Risk, Product, Operations and Technology teams, you will contribute to building scalable, risk-based AFC solutions in line with regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions.. What you’ll do: Execute periodic controls and assist with the testing and validation of AFC-related features and developments, including documenting outcomes, identifying issues, and supporting implementation cycles in collaboration with relevant teams. Support the identification, assessment, and mapping of gaps within AFC compliance processes, systems, and controls by analysing workflows, regulatory requirements, and internal standards. Raise, track, and follow up on remediation actions, helping ensure findings are addressed in a timely manner and appropriately documented. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (including Product, Engineering and Operations) to support requirement definition, testing activities, and the maintenance of AFC program documentation Assist in monitoring regulatory developments and contribute to the implementation of AFC compliance enhancements where required. Who you are: Educational Background: You hold a university degree in Law, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field, providing a solid foundation in regulatory compliance, risk management, financial crime prevention, or data analytics. You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret structured data and translate insights into risk-based recommendations and compliance improvements. Experience with data extraction and analysis using SQL or other programming languages is a strong advantage, enabling you to identify risk indicators and contribute to operational and control enhancements. Language Proficiency: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Professional proficiency in German is considered a strong asset. Interest in Financial Crime Prevention: You are passionate about understanding how financial institutions prevent and detect financial crime. Previous experience in Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), AML, KYC, Sanctions Screening, or related roles within financial institutions, fintechs, or cryptocurrency exchanges is highly desirable.  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 ...