Job Title: Compliance Officer
Location: Frankfurt (3-5 Days Onsite Per Week)
Salary/Rate: Euros 600-750 per day (DOE)
Start Date: 31/03/25
Job Type: 12 Month Contract

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Compliance Officer to join their dynamic brokerage firm in Germany.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

* You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating risks, and fostering a culture of ethical business practices.
* The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services compliance, particularly within brokerage operations.
* Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with German and EU financial regulations.
* Monitor and ensure adherence to BaFin (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority) and MiFID II regulations.
* Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and respond to inquiries or audits.
* Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance reviews across business operations.
* Provide compliance training and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring company-wide regulatory awareness.
* Oversee transaction monitoring and reporting obligations, including AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) processes.
* Assist in drafting and reviewing compliance documentation, contracts, and internal reports.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection policies.
* Identify and mitigate emerging compliance risks.
* Support regulatory reporting and maintain accurate compliance records.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Ideally 3-5 years of commercial experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry (preferably in a brokerage or trading environment).
* Strong knowledge of BaFin regulations, MiFID II, AML, GDPR, and other relevant financial compliance frameworks.
* Experience in handling regulatory reporting and working with regulators.
* Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken) is required.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* High attention to detail and a proactive approach to compliance challenges.

Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

* Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are a plus.
* Experience in compliance advisory for financial products and trading activities.
* Familiarity with RegTech solutions and automated compliance monitoring tools.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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