Description

Our client is an established international bank with a strong European presence. To strengthen its Anti-Financial Crime function, the bank is seeking an experienced professional to support the development of its AFC governance framework and coordinate financial crime risk assessments.

The position combines risk assessment methodology, governance and management reporting, offering close collaboration with senior AFC leadership and international stakeholders.

Your tasks

• Coordinate and continuously enhance the annual financial crime risk assessment process, covering AML/CTF, sanctions and other criminal offences.
• Manage the full assessment cycle, including planning, methodology, stakeholder engagement, data collection, quality assurance and governance approvals.
• Translate risk assessment findings into clear governance priorities, mitigation measures and management reporting.
• Support the strategic development and ongoing enhancement of the bank’s AFC framework.
• Prepare committee papers, management presentations and reporting for the MLRO and senior management.
• Consolidate AFC reporting across branches and relevant entities, ensuring alignment with regional and global requirements.
• Coordinate the development, review and implementation of AFC policies, standards and procedures.
• Develop and maintain regulatory horizon scanning and change governance processes.
• Enhance AFC management information, including KPIs, KRIs, dashboards and reporting standards.
• Monitor findings and remediation activities, providing clear progress reporting and appropriate escalation.

Your profile

• Several years of relevant experience in AFC, Compliance, Audit, Governance or Risk Management within financial services or another regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of German and international financial crime regulations and governance expectations.
• Practical experience in preparing, coordinating or enhancing AFC risk assessments.
• Experience in areas such as policy management, regulatory change, management reporting, strategic initiatives or findings management.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations and actionable priorities.
• A structured, independent working style, with strong stakeholder and project coordination skills.
• A degree in law, business, economics or a related discipline, a banking apprenticeship, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.