Our client is a growth oriented international
financial services and payments services provider
with HQs in the US who is currently expanding to Austria with a subsidiary in Vienna. From here the CEE expansion should be driven further and strategically orchastrated. To support this mission our client is seeking a proactive and
experienced AML Officer
to join the team in Austria.
Your responsibilities :
- You will oversee regulatory compliance, AML / CTF protocols and risk management, ensuring the operations adhere to all applicable laws, the regulations set by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) and to the group standards
- You will develop, implement, and maintain AML / CTF policies and procedures in compliance with the Austrian law, recommendations, EU Regulations and Directives, EBA Guidelines and FMA circulars
- You monitor and assess transaction risks, suspicious activity reports (SARs), and compliance frameworks
- You act as the primary point of contact with regulators, including FMA and FIU Austria, ensuring timely reporting and coordination
- You ensure that financial crime controls are appropriate and work in practice
- You conduct due diligence assessments on customers, partners, and vendors to mitigate financial crime risks
- You work closely with internal teams, including product, operations, and legal, to integrate AML / CTF safeguards into fintech solutions
- You lead AML training programs for employees and stakeholders, reinforcing a strong compliance culture
Your profile :
Profound experience in the field of in Financial Crime, AML, KYC and Sanctions within fintech, banking, or paymentsExcellent understanding of laws and regulations relevant for a financial services and / or