Head of AML & Compliance - Crypto (m/f/d)

Frankfurt, Germany Permanent View Job Description
As Head of AML & Compliance - Crypto (m/f/d), you will take ownership of the company's financial crime prevention and compliance activities, ensuring that regulatory obligations are met while supporting business growth and innovation.
  • Challenging Compliance Leadership Role
  • Opportunity to enter the Digital Assets Industry

About Our Client

Our client is a Digital Assets company based in Frankfurt, who is looking to hire a Head of AML & Compliance - Crypto (m/f/d).

Job Description

  • Lead and continuously enhance the quality of the company's AML and compliance work
  • Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements
  • Support the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and controls
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify areas for improvement across compliance-related processes
  • Manage interactions with regulatory authorities, auditors, and external partners
  • Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity assessment, and escalation processes
  • Provide compliance guidance to business and technology stakeholders
  • Deliver training and awareness initiatives across the organization
  • Contribute to the company's broader governance and risk management activities

The Successful Applicant

  • Several years of experience in AML, Compliance, Financial Crime Prevention, or Regulatory Risk
  • Experience within banking, payments, fintech, e-money, securities, digital assets, or another regulated financial services environment
  • Strong understanding of AML regulations, compliance frameworks, and regulatory expectations
  • Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with limited bureaucracy
  • Solution-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Digital asset or crypto exposure is beneficial but explicitly not required
  • Fluent English and German are required

What’s on Offer

  • Entrepreneurial environment with short decision paths
  • High degree of personal ownership and responsibility
  • Innovative financial technology and digital asset ecosystem
  • Ability to work in the office in Frankfurt for 3-4 days every week, 1-2 days home office weekly
  • Competitive compensation package of up to 150.000 EUR (base salary including bonus)
Contact
Anna Ladyshenski
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141353

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Frankfurt
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anna Ladyshenski
Job reference
JN-112026-7141353

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