Head of Risk at Jobgether
berlin, Berlin, Germany -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 27

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Financial Services & Insurance

Description


Your Responsibilities


  • Supporting the MLRO and Compliance leadership in the implementation and ongoing operation of the firm’s AFC framework
  • Managing and overseeing AFC activities across AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud prevention and related controls
  • Acting as senior escalation point for complex or high‑risk AFC cases, including AML investigations, sanctions hits and fraud scenarios
  • Reviewing and approving AFC assessments, case analyses and recommendations prepared by operational teams
  • Coordinating AFC risk assessments, including business‑wide, product‑, customer‑ and geography‑based risk analyses
  • Advising business units and senior management on AFC‑related risks, onboarding decisions and mitigation measures
  • Supporting regulatory interactions, audits and inspections, including preparation of documentation, walkthroughs and responses
  • Contributing to AFC policies, procedures and control frameworks, ensuring consistency, proportionality and regulatory alignment
  • Monitoring regulatory developments and contributing to the assessment of their impact on the AFC framework
  • Supporting training and awareness initiatives, including the development of AFC‑related training content
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, quality assurance and control enhancements
  • Mentoring and guiding junior AFC colleagues and acting as a role model for professional standards

Your Profile


  • Ideally, State Examination or equivalent degree in Law, or a comparable academic background (e.g. Business Law, Economics, Finance, Compliance)
  • Ideally, 5+ years of relevant professional experience in AML/AFC, preferably within a regulated financial institution
  • Strong practical knowledge of AFC topics, including AML/CTF, sanctions regimes, fraud risks and escalation processes
  • Proven analytical, investigative and conceptual skills, with high standards for documentation and decision‑making
  • Strong advisory and communication skills, including interaction with senior stakeholders and control functions
  • Structured, risk‑based and solution‑oriented working style
  • High level of integrity, independence and professional judgment
  • Ability to operate autonomously while contributing effectively to cross‑functional teams
  • Experience in coordinating teams, projects or workstreams is an advantage


Responsibilities


Your Responsibilities


  • Supporting the MLRO and Compliance leadership in the implementation and ongoing operation of the firm’s AFC framework
  • Managing and overseeing AFC activities across AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud prevention and related controls
  • Acting as senior escalation point for complex or high‑risk AFC cases, including AML investigations, sanctions hits and fraud scenarios
  • Reviewing and approving AFC assessments, case analyses and recommendations prepared by operational teams
  • Coordinating AFC risk assessments, including business‑wide, product‑, customer‑ and geography‑based risk analyses
  • Advising business units and senior management on AFC‑related risks, onboarding decisions and mitigation measures
  • Supporting regulatory interactions, audits and inspections, including preparation of documentation, walkthroughs and responses
  • Contributing to AFC policies, procedures and control frameworks, ensuring consistency, proportionality and regulatory alignment
  • Monitoring regulatory developments and contributing to the assessment of their impact on the AFC framework
  • Supporting training and awareness initiatives, including the development of AFC‑related training content
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, quality assurance and control enhancements
  • Mentoring and guiding junior AFC colleagues and acting as a role model for professional standards

Your Profile


  • Ideally, State Examination or equivalent degree in Law, or a comparable academic background (e.g. Business Law, Economics, Finance, Compliance)
  • Ideally, 5+ years of relevant professional experience in AML/AFC, preferably within a regulated financial institution
  • Strong practical knowledge of AFC topics, including AML/CTF, sanctions regimes, fraud risks and escalation processes
  • Proven analytical, investigative and conceptual skills, with high standards for documentation and decision‑making
  • Strong advisory and communication skills, including interaction with senior stakeholders and control functions
  • Structured, risk‑based and solution‑oriented working style
  • High level of integrity, independence and professional judgment
  • Ability to operate autonomously while contributing effectively to cross‑functional teams
  • Experience in coordinating teams, projects or workstreams is an advantage


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