AML Operations Specialist

Who we are 

Bitpanda simplifies wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, Bitpanda exists to help people trust themselves enough to build financial freedom for their 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 — all possible with any sized budget, 24/7. With more than 700 team members and steadily approaching 4 million customers, our company is one of Europe's most successful fintechs.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across all of Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people who represent more than 50 nationalities. 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 AML Operations Specialist at Bitpanda, your mission is to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks and to comply with applicable regulations in the anti-financial crime field. You are well-versed in the principles of the financial crime patterns, also connected to the cryptocurrencies environment, and possess a very strong problem-solving-oriented mindset.

What you’ll do

• Perform day-to-day reviews for Source of Funds (cryptocurrencies and fiat), oversee risk-relevant activities of user accounts, spot possible red flags on user’s accounts and collaborate with other teams 
• Analyse user’s financial data both related to Individual users and Business users, as well as explanations and additional documents that may be requested to assess the origin of the funds used to identify and report potential suspicious activity - including money laundering, terrorist financing, human trafficking, fraud and other possible financial crimes
• Conduct investigations over available tools, databases and online search 
• Document  the analysis and investigation findings performed on the users and escalate the high-risk ones to the second line of defence
• Provide insight and recommendations for streamlining and enhancing the various activities related to the Proof of Funds and Transaction Monitoring processes 

Who you are

• At least 2 years’ of proven success in a similar role, gained in management consulting firms, FinTecs, startups, or VASPs with non-face-to-face customers
• Strong knowledge of the cryptocurrencies field, with proven experience in digital assets compliance 
• Knowledge and experience working with at least one investigation software connected to cryptocurrency transactions 
• Comprehensive understanding of all types of financial crime patterns and of the AML / CTF landscape
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

What’s in it for you

• Flexibility-first approach to work* including:
• Unlimited fully-paid annual leave
• Recharge Breaks 
• 20 weeks gender-neutral New Parent Leave 
• Hybrid Working*: 
• 60 days Work From Anywhere* following the 80/20 Rule
• €500 Work from Home budget
• An attractive individual stock option plan* in a high growth company, and a competitive salary
• Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda
• Occasional company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Learning & development opportunities
• Top-notch “tech pack” – your choice between PC or Mac
• Bitpanda merch to keep you swagged out and living the Bitpanda brand
• A global Bitpanda team of fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people who are united (across cultures and time zones) by our unique way of working

*These benefits do not apply for 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).

And, above all, the opportunity to learn & 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.