Head of AML & Compliance
Confidential client
Head of AML & Compliance
We are seeking an experienced executive for the technical and strategic management of the Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance department. In this responsible position, you will oversee the adherence to regulatory standards and significantly shape the compliance strategy.
Your responsibilities
- Technical management of the AML & Compliance department
- Disciplinary leadership of the AML & Compliance team
- Ensuring regulatory and legal requirements in the banking sector
- Responsibility for the compliance functions WAG, AML/CFT, and sanctions
- Support of the group-wide anti-money laundering officer
- Development and adaptation of compliance and AML strategies
- Preparation of policies, processes, and controls
- Coordination of communication with supervisory authorities like FMA, OeNB, and ECB
- Advising the board and executives on compliance matters
- Assistance and support in internal and external audits
- Promotion of a compliance-oriented corporate culture
- Monitoring regulatory changes and their implementation
Your profile
- Completed studies in law, business law, business administration, or finance
- Comparable completed education accepted
- Several years of professional experience in AML, compliance, or financial crime
- Professional experience in banking or financial institutions preferred
- In-depth knowledge of Austrian and EU banking supervisory law
- Knowledge in anti-money laundering prevention
- Experience in cooperation with the Financial Market Authority (FMA)
- Experience in regulatory and special audits
- Confident handling of regulatory requirements and their implementation
- Understanding of governance, risk, and control systems
- Strategic thinking and high decisiveness
- High sense of responsibility
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional demeanor with the board, supervisory board, and authorities
Benefits
- Responsible leadership position with direct influence
- Ample scope for creativity in a regulatory challenging environment
- Close collaboration with board and decision-makers
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Option to work remotely
- Appreciative and professional work environment
- Diverse social benefits
- Attractive additional benefits
- Work environment focused on development and innovation
About the company
The recruiting company operates in the banking sector and is seeking to strengthen its team in Vienna.
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