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 AFC Specialist you will join a specialized and high-performing Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Execution team dedicated to safeguarding the ecosystem against financial crime. We are a technically-driven group of experts focused on identifying and mitigating risks such as money laundering, fraud, and terrorism financing. Operating at the intersection of traditional compliance and cutting-edge blockchain technology, our team fosters a culture of independence, proactive problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our operations remain resilient and ahead of emerging global typologies.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and Execute Complex Investigations: Act as an investigator for high-risk cases, conducting in-depth analysis for Enhanced Due Diligence, Proof of Funds/Wealth, Transaction Monitoring alerts, and PEP/Sanctions screening. Utilize OSINT, on-chain analytics (e.g., Chainalysis), and crypto exposure analysis to produce high-quality, well-documented case files for AML Officer review, including SAR recommendations.
- 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 possess profound expertise in complex financial crime compliance frameworks—including counter-terrorist financing (CFT), sanctions, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and are highly motivated to continuously adapt and enhance this knowledge in a fast-evolving regulatory 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 and German skills, both written and verbal.
- 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 lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
- Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
- Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.
- Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
- Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
- Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration
.…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).