Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO)

Role Summary:

The Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO) and Sanction officer (together as AMLO for the readability purposes) is the primary person responsible for establishing, implementing and overseeing CoinEx EU's AML/CFT and sanctions compliance framework in the EU, including supporting the MiCA licensing process. The AMLO will also serve as a primary point of contact with the Austrian Financial Market Authority Unit (FMA) and ensures that all AML/CFT-related obligation.

If you are a passionate individual about the Blockchain and crypto exchange industry, we encourage you to apply for exciting opportunities! Join us to grow with the CoinEx compliance team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders as well as the FMA for all AML/CFT and sanction related matters.
• Lead on development and implementation of company policies, procedures, strategies and manuals to ensure compliance with Austrian and European Union legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and continuously improve CoinEx's AML/CFT framework including client onboarding and KYC processes (including approving/rejecting new business relationships in line with the regulatory requirements).
• Lead the creation and implementation of internal control systems for the MiCA licensing submission, ensuring alignment with operational workflows and governance.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws and regulations, advising on their impact on the company's operations and business strategies.
• Conduct reviews of the implemented policies, frameworks and systems used.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments pursuant to Article 4 of the FM-GwG.
• Undertake regular, periodic and ad-hoc reporting to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. regulators, management etc.).
• Collaborate with internal teams, including compliance, finance and operations, to address compliance issues and support business objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments to proactively address potential compliance risks.
• Deliver AML/CFT and sanctions training across business and compliance teams, ensuring staff awareness and competence.
• Support business model and product development by performing AML/CFT risk assessments for new features, workflows, markets, and service lines.
• Maintain oversight of transaction monitoring, case investigation, alert analysis, and escalation of potential ML/TF/sanctions risks.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting (e.g. Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/SST) and in line with the Regulation 2023/1113) and liaise with authorities as required.

Job Requirements:

• University Degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Forensics or a related field, with preference for candidates with legal background.
• Minimum 5 years of experience from compliance departments within financial institutions, banks or fintech. Prior experience within the crypto industry is a big plus but not required. Ideally, prior experience entails communication with supervisory authorities.
• Good understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build a team.
• Good command of written and oral English, proficiency in German is strongly preferred.

We offer

• A key control function position with end-to-end responsibility for AML/CFT and sanctions compliance.
• Direct engagement with senior management, supervisory authorities, and Financial Intelligence Units.
• Ownership of key regulatory matters in a dynamic and fast-growing crypto environment.
• The opportunity to scale, strengthen, and further professionalize the AML/CFT function as the organization expands.

Location

• A diverse, international team and an innovative working environment located in the heart of Vienna.