Deputy MLRO

Our client, a rapidly expanding and innovative organization in the digital asset and financial services sector, is seeking a highly experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead their Austrian compliance operations. As this role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) framework. This is a critical role ensuring adherence to local and European regulatory standards while supporting the firm’s strategic expansion in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive AML/CTF program compliant with the Austrian Financial Market Anti-Money Laundering Act (FM-GwG), MiCAR, and other applicable EU regulations.
• Policy Development: Develop and continuously refine AML/CTF policies, procedures, and internal controls, including comprehensive KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures.
• Risk Management: Conduct regular, thorough risk assessments to identify and evaluate organizational exposure to money laundering and terrorist financing risks, subsequently deploying effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and maintain advanced transaction monitoring systems. Investigate suspicious activities and ensure accurate, timely Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed with the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA).
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary, authoritative point of contact with the FMA and other relevant regulatory bodies, managing audits, inquiries, and routine communications.
• Data Protection Alignment: Ensure all AML/CTF operational processes remain fully compliant with GDPR and broader data privacy regulations.
• Culture & Training: Champion a strong culture of compliance across the organization by developing and delivering targeted AML/CTF training programs for employees at all operational levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry, preferably with experience in the crypto asset sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Austrian AML/CTF laws and regulations, including the FM-GwG, and EU directives, including MiCAR.
• Strong understanding of KYC/CDD principles and best practices.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing AML/CTF programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with regulators, senior management, and employees.
• Fluency in German and English is required.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, or ICA Diploma are highly desirable.

*Due to overwhelming applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted .