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
Are you ready to join a fast growing team intent on expansion? As founding MLRO of Bitpanda’s business in Malta and one of the first people on the ground you’ll get to help shape the business from the very beginning. Working closely with the Legal, Compliance and Growth teams, you will need to think globally and act locally, supporting Bitpanda through the license application process and setup of the business in Malta, through to the regulatory setup and ensuring best practice.
What you'll do
- Developing and setting up control mechanisms for the early detection of money laundering and establishing control mechanisms for compliance with international sanctions.
- Monitor internal compliance with international sanctions regulations and inform/train employees in a timely manner.
- Monitoring developments in the field of money laundering (local and international) as well as investment and financial fraud and adapting the systems and preventive measures in operation accordingly.
- Designing and defining the internal guidelines applicable in terms of the extended due diligence declaration/terrorism declaration and the relevant legal provisions and monitoring compliance with the same.
- Identifying suspicious companies and persons in connection with money laundering (“intelligence system”) and determining risk-based measures about any existing business relationships with them.
- Making recommendations and issuing instructions in the event of incidents relevant to money laundering and sanctions and act as a contact for authorities in connection with money laundering and sanctions.
- Reports regularly and directly to the entire management (the entire board) on the most important incidents and activities in the field of money laundering prevention and sanctions.
Who you are
- You have a legal, economic or regulatory background ideally with some experience within the financial industry.
- You are familiar with core Compliance topics and have experience with the legal responsibility of a MLRO.
- You are a team player, open-minded, organized, resilient, reliable, and committed.
What’s in it for you
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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.
