Stability, Personal Relationships, and a Strong Foundation of Trust – these are the values our client, an innovative and high-performing bank with many years of expertise, stands for. The combination of high advisory competence and transparent collaboration is the key to the company's success. As an employer, our client places particular emphasis on a respectful working environment, professional development, and offers a future-oriented workplace.

To further strengthen governance structures, we are seeking an experienced leader in Vienna or Graz who will be responsible for the AML & Compliance division both professionally and strategically and actively contribute to the sustainable development of the organization.

In this key position, you will assume overall responsibility for the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance, and Financial Crime Prevention. This includes, in particular, the compliance functions WAG, AML/CFT, and Sanctions, as well as responsibility for the Group-wide Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Together with your team, you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and act as a sparring partner for the Executive Board, management, and external stakeholders.

• Professional and disciplinary leadership as well as further development of the AML & Compliance division
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements in the banking environment
• Overall responsibility for the compliance functions WAG, AML/CFT, Sanctions, and the Group-wide Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• Further development of the Compliance and AML strategy as well as corresponding policies, processes, and controls
• Strategic interface with the FMA, OeNB, ECB, Group Audit, and external auditors
• Advising the Executive Board and management on regulatory matters
• Responsibility for communication with supervisory authorities, particularly the FMA and relevant audit bodies
• Supporting internal and external audits as well as implementing regulatory updates
• Promoting a lived compliance culture within the company
• Monitoring regulatory developments at the national and European levels

• Completed degree in Law, Business Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of relevant professional experience in AML, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or Financial Crime, ideally in a bank or financial institution
• In-depth knowledge of Austrian and European banking supervisory law as well as regulatory requirements in the field of anti-money laundering
• Proven experience in collaborating with the Financial Market Authority (FMA) and in supporting supervisory audits and special examinations
• Confident handling of regulatory requirements, findings, and measures as well as their sustainable implementation
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and control systems
• Strategic mindset, assertiveness, and a high sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor toward the Executive Board, Supervisory Board, and authorities

• Responsible leadership role with a direct impact on the strategic development of the institution
• High degree of creative freedom in a regulatory challenging environment
• Collaboration with the Executive Board and decision-makers
• Attractive opportunities for further training and development
• Flexible working hours and the option for mobile working
• A respectful and professional working environment
• Attractive remuneration package commensurate with your experience and qualifications
• Attractive social benefits and numerous perks
• Annual gross salary starting from EUR 100,000 (full-time, 38.5 hours/week) with willingness to pay above this level depending on your experience and qualifications