Associate, AFC Compliance

Who we are We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the 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 — with any sized budget, 24 ⁄ 7 . Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So 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 Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Compliance Associate at Bitpanda, you will sit at the intersection of regulatory compliance, data engineering, and operational automation. Rather than handling operational onboarding, your focus will be on building intelligence into our AFC compliance architecture. You will design and maintain AFC compliance dashboards, test and validate the effectiveness of existing controls, and help construct scalable new risk controls. By combining strong data analytics capabilities with modern technology, you will drive process efficiency, automate routine compliance tasks, and strengthen our defense against financial crime across Europe. What you’ll do: Design, build, and maintain interactive AFC compliance dashboards and monitoring tools (e.g., tracking risk metrics, alert volumes, SLA performance, and regulatory reporting indicators) for stakeholders across Compliance and Senior Leadership. Conduct regular quantitative testing and assessment of existing AFC controls (AML, CTF, sanctions, transaction monitoring) to identify coverage gaps, false-positive trends, and operational bottlenecks. Support the conceptualization and deployment of new, data-driven compliance controls. Identify manual workflows within the AFC team and engineer automated solutions. Drive projects to integrate AI agents, LLM workflows, and low-code automations to streamline compliance investigations, data extraction, and routine decisioning. Query complex financial datasets to extract actionable risk insights, uncover hidden transactional patterns, and conduct root-cause analyses on control failures or suspicious activity trends. Work closely with Product, Tech, Data, and Operations teams to translate regulatory requirements into functional technical specs, ensuring seamless deployment of automated control updates. Who you are: Educational Background: Degree (or currently enrolled in an advanced program) in Data Analytics, Business Informatics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field—combining analytical mindset with an interest in regulatory risk. Data Analytics & SQL Competence: Hands-on experience extracting, manipulating, and visualizing structured data. Strong command of SQL (e.g., Snowflake SQL) and experience with dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Metabase, or similar) is essential. Process Automation & AI Agents (Great Advantage): Demonstrated experience or strong practical knowledge in process automation (Python scripts, APIs, workflow tools) and building or deploying AI agents / LLM workflows to enhance operational efficiency. Control & AFC Understanding: Familiarity with Anti-Financial Crime (AML, CTF, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring) concepts, control testing frameworks, or risk-scoring mechanics, preferably within banking, fintech, crypto, or payment services under EU/Austrian regulations. Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English. German proficiency is considered a strong plus. What’s in it for you Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice. Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan. Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP. Time to recharge – On top of your standard annual leave, prioritise your wellbeing in 2027 with 3 additional days of paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge, available once you’ve been with us for 6 months. Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace. Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel. Support during life milestones – Take advantage of up to 8 additional weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family. Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long. Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda. Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent. Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration .…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are. Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and 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. \* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to 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).