Compliance & AML Officer (German Branch)

Capital.com
Frankfurt am Main
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

We are looking for a Compliance & AML Officer who will be accountable for the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of both the regulatory compliance and AML/CTF frameworks for the German Branch. The role carries dual responsibility: ensuring full adherence to MiFID II/MiFIR and BaFIN conduct and organisational requirements as applied in Germany, and maintaining a robust AML/CTF programme aligned with German AML regulations, EU requirements, and group standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Framework (MiFID II / MiFIR & BaFIN’s requirements)

  • Act as the designated Compliance Officer (CO) under German regulatory requirements and MiFID II organisational obligations
  • Design and maintain the compliance monitoring programme
  • Monitor and ensure adherence to BaFIN and ESMA regulations
  • Review financial promotions, marketing materials, and client communications for compliance with applicable rules
  • Maintain the compliance risk register and prepare periodic compliance monitoring reports for senior management
AML/CTF Framework

  • Act as the appointed Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLCO) under German regulatory requirements
  • Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls
  • Ensure effective customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR)
  • Oversee AML risk assessments and ensure alignment with the firm’s risk appetite
Regulatory & Governance

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with BaFin and FIU Germany on AML/CTF matters
  • Ensure compliance with German AML Act (GwG), EU AML Directives, and applicable EBA/ESMA guidelines
  • Lead regulatory reporting, audits, and inspections related to compliance and/or financial crime
  • Provide regular reporting to senior management and the board on compliance AML risks and controls
Advisory & Oversight

  • Advise senior management on Compliance and AML/CTF risks, regulatory developments, and control enhancements
  • Ensure effective escalation of Compliance and financial crime risks and incidents
Training & Culture

  • Develop Compliance and deliver AML/CTF training programs across the Germany entity
  • Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness of Compliance and financial crime risks
Coordination

  • Collaborate with group Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations to ensure consistent application of regulatory compliance and AML standards
  • Align local AML practices with group frameworks while meeting German-specific requirements
Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as Regulatory Compliance Officer and/or AMLCO or senior AML function holder in Germany within a regulated financial services firm
  • Strong knowledge of MiFID II/MiFIR and BaFin applicable regulations
  • Deep knowledge of German AML law (GwG), BaFin expectations, and EU AML framework
  • Strong understanding of brokerage/trading or fintech business models
  • Experience dealing directly with regulators (including BaFin) and FIUs
  • Strong analytical, judgment, and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in German and English
What you will get in return:

  • Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
  • Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock
  • Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
  • Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team
  • Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
  • Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
  • Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

Veröffentlicht am 2026-07-21

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