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 a Specialist, AFC Compliance Advisory & Oversight at Bitpanda, you will play a key role in strengthening and evolving our Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Compliance framework. You will drive second-line oversight activities through quality assurance, control testing, complex financial crime investigations, and expert advisory, helping ensure our controls remain effective, scalable, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.Working closely with AML Officers, Risk, Product, Operations, Engineering and Data teams, you will identify control gaps, challenge existing processes, investigate complex financial crime risks, and contribute to building a robust AFC framework that supports Bitpanda's continued growth across multiple regulated markets. What you’ll do:
Perform second-line quality assurance and control reviews across AFC processes, assessing whether investigations, decisions, documentation, and escalations meet internal standards and Austrian and German regulatory requirements. Review Proof of Funds, Source of Funds, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity cases to ensure that investigations are complete, risk-based, and supported by sufficient evidence, including the quality of any related Suspicious Activity Reports. Perform enhanced due diligence on complex or high-risk cases involving business customers, legal entities, ownership structures, beneficial owners, and other elevated financial crime risks. Identify control weaknesses, recurring quality issues, and gaps in operational processes, and support the implementation and follow-up of remediation measures to strengthen the AFC Compliance framework. Collaborate with Operations, Product, Engineering, Risk, and AML Officers to improve control design, investigation standards, procedural guidance, reporting, and the overall effectiveness of AFC processes.
Who you are:
Educational Background: You hold a university degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field, providing a strong foundation in Anti-Financial Crime Compliance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Professional Experience: You have proven experience in Anti-Financial Crime Compliance, AML investigations, Financial Crime Advisory, or Compliance Oversight within a regulated financial institution, payment institution, fintech, cryptocurrency service provider, or consultancy. You also have practical experience performing quality assurance, second-line controls, or compliance oversight, with a strong understanding of risk-based AML/CFT control frameworks. Experience conducting Proof of Funds (PoF) investigations, reviewing complex legal entities, and preparing or assessing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) under Austrian and/or German AML/CFT requirements is highly desirable. Technical & Analytical Competence: You possess strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to interpret structured data and translate insights into risk-based decisions and compliance improvements. Experience extracting and analysing data using Snowflake SQL or similar tools is a strong advantage, enabling you to identify risk indicators, monitor control effectiveness, and support data-driven enhancements to the AFC Compliance framework. Regulatory Knowledge: You are confident interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them into practical guidance, effective controls, and operational processes, while balancing regulatory expectations with business needs. Language Proficiency: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German. Professional proficiency in German is required due to the role's involvement in reviewing customer documentation, conducting investigations, and supporting regulatory reporting under Austrian and German AML/CFT 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 – On top of your standard annual leave, Prioritise your wellbeing with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months. 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 life>
.…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).