Compliance Expert (FinTech)

Location: Berlin, Germany; hybrid, with up to 3 days per week working from home

Company

hirify.global provides B2B Buy Now, Pay Later payment methods and digital checkout solutions powered by machine-learning-supported risk models and a scalable technology platform.

What you will do

• Identify and remediate compliance deficiencies to maintain alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
• Strengthen governance systems, internal controls, policies, guidelines, and compliance training.
• Prepare regulatory submissions, compliance reports, risk analyses, and recommendations on irregularities and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain financial crime and regulatory risk management frameworks, including monitoring and mitigation controls.
• Act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, supporting efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Support audits and due diligence, conduct independent business-process reviews, and lead strategic compliance projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in auditing, compliance, financial law, AML, risk management, or risk controlling.
• Completed degree in law, business administration, economics, or a related field, ideally with a focus on compliance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of German and European regulatory frameworks, including KWG, ZAG, GwG, and MaRisk.
• Solid project management skills and experience driving initiatives from start to finish.
• Fluent German and professional English proficiency required.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience with process flows at a FinTech or other regulated financial institution.
• Prior AML or financial crime experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working approach.
• 30 days of vacation per year, sabbatical opportunities, and additional child sickness leave for parents.
• Virtual Shares Incentive Program.
• Yearly development budget and free German group classes.
• Discounted access to Berlin public transport, Deutschland-Ticket, or JobRad.
• English-speaking, multicultural environment with colleagues from more than 40 nationalities and regular company and team events.