Senior Specialist 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 6 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 Senior Specialist, you will be an integral part of the crypto monitoring team, analysing transactions for potential risks such as fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing. You will effectively use blockchain analytics tools and serve as a point of contact for all crypto-monitoring–related processes and procedures. Drawing on your expertise, you will help further develop the Crypto Monitoring framework and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders. In this role, you will contribute significantly to the team’s ongoing growth and success. What You’ll Do

Crypto Monitoring:  Lead and continuously enhance on-chain monitoring activities by analysing complex transaction patterns, identifying emerging typologies, and translating findings into actionable risk insights and scalable detection strategies. Quality Assurance & Control Effectiveness: Execute and refine quality control processes and frameworks, ensuring adherence to AML/CFT standards, driving remediation of identified gaps, and implementing continuous improvement measures to strengthen operational resilience and compliance maturity. Policy Development and Maintenance: Keep up to date on typologies and regulatory developments while developing, reviewing and enhancing AML/CFT policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring effective implementation and consistent application across stakeholders. Reporting & Data Analysis: Analyse and consolidate key data to produce clear, risk-focused reporting that supports crypto monitoring and regulatory compliance.  Provide structured insights through dashboards, summaries, and ad-hoc analyses, and ensure timely escalation of unusual or high-risk activities to the MLROs and your line manager, enabling informed and effective decision-making Research and Assessment: Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices in financial crime prevention and crypto assets, translating insights into structured risk assessments that enhance and continuously improve the organisation’s risk analysis framework.

Who You Are

You possess an analytical mindset with the ability to navigate complex problem-solving scenarios with high attention to detail and sound judgement. You have a profound expertise in crypto assets and blockchain technology and are motivated to continuously enhance this knowledge in a fast-evolving and challenging environment You bring practical experience in compliance roles within the crypto, banking, or fintech sectors, with a solid understanding of AML regulations (e.g., FM-GwG) and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into effective and scalable operational processes. You possess excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in German or additional European languages (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish) is a strong advantage, enabling you to clearly communicate complex compliance topics across diverse stakeholder groups. You manage multiple priorities effectively, delivering high-quality work independently while actively contributing to team initiatives. You are reliable, well-organised, and thrive in cross-functional collaboration.

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 – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing. 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).

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