Financial Crime Compliance Officer (m/f/d) Specialized in Sanctions and Export Controls

Who we areWorldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.The opportunityThe FCC Officer – Sanctions & Export Controls is responsible for advising specific entities within the group while also serving as an FCC advisor for the Group FCC team. The role ensures compliance with German and EU sanctions (primary focus) while maintaining knowledge of OFAC and OFSI frameworks, as well as broader export control regulations.Balancing high-level operational execution with strategic coordination, the FCC Officer provides sanctions, and export controls expertise to all three lines of defense (1LOD, 2LOD, 3LOD) and supports broader financial crime compliance (FCC) functions, particularly in relation to AML and terrorist financing risks.Day-to-day responsibilitiesAdvisory & Compliance Support: Act as a dedicated advisor on sanctions and export controls for assigned entities while remaining available for broader Group FCC consultation. Provide expert guidance on EU sanctions compliance and ensure awareness of OFAC and OSI measures where relevantRegulatory Monitoring & Impact Analysis: Track EU, OFAC, and OSI regulatory changes, assess their impact, and ensure alignment with internal controls and business activitiesPolicy Implementation & Oversight: Develop, implement, and oversee sanctions and export control policies, ensuring consistent enforcement across the groupSanctions Screening & Risk Management: Support name screening, transaction filtering, and trade restriction compliance while advising on potential sanctions breaches and risk mitigation strategiesEscalations & Regulatory Engagement: Manage sanctions-related escalations, provide subject-matter expertise on complex cases, and engage with regulators and supervisory bodies as neededTraining & Awareness: Lead sanctions training and workshops, ensuring business and compliance teams stay informed on regulatory expectations and enforcement risksAML & Financial Crime Compliance Support: Ensure sanctions controls align with broader AML/CFT frameworks, supporting terrorist financing risk management and overall FCC objectivesAudit & Testing: Collaborate with internal and external auditors to assess the effectiveness of sanctions compliance controls, ensuring regulatory expectations are metWho are we looking forWe look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:Expert knowledge of German and EU sanctions (primary focus), with a strong understanding of OFAC and OFSI sanctions frameworksMinimum 5+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, sanctions, or trade restrictions within the financial or payments industryAt least 3+ years of experience in a sanctions advisory or FCC officer role (e.g., Sanctions Compliance Officer, AML/Sanctions Regulatory Advisor)Strong understanding of German and EU AML regulations and how they intersect with sanctions compliance and export controlsRegulatory engagement experience, including interaction with EU regulators or international supervisory bodiesKnowledge of sanctions compliance technology (e.g., name screening, transaction filtering, trade finance controls)Recognized FCC certifications (e.g., ACAMS Sanctions Specialist, ICA Sanctions Compliance, or equivalent)Strong advisory and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-risk environmentEnglish and German are mandatory. Any other language is an assetPerks & BenefitsFlextime & mobile working within GermanyCompany pension planIndividual training programsJob bike & diverse range of employee discountsMobility and food subsidiesGood public transport connections and free parking (location-specific)"Wellbeing@Worldline" health programRegular employee eventsPossible participation in the Innovation Festival @ WorldlineEmployee Share Program: We win together as a team, and our long-term incentive plans are crafted to give every Worldline a financial stake in the business they are helping to grow Sustainable, international company culture Shape the evolution We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own. Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.comWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.#LI-NS1