Vienna: Chief Compliance & AML Officer

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB; Wien; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Senior leadership role

Professional development support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Société Générale Zweigniederlassung Wien in Vienna seeks an experienced Head of Compliance & Anti‑Money Laundering Officer to lead the Branch's compliance framework and financial crime risk program. You will report to local management and collaborate with central Compliance teams to ensure robust governance.

The role requires strong leadership, Austrian regulatory knowledge (FM‑GwG, WiEReG) and fluency in German/English, with responsibilities spanning onboarding, monitoring, and reporting to

Qualifications

• Strong academic or professional background in law, banking, finance, economics, or comparable field with compliance/financial crime qualifications.
• Professional certification such as ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of relevant financial crime and regulatory compliance experience within banking or financial services, with leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Act as Head of Compliance and AML Officer; oversee AML/CTF, KYC, sanctions and broader regulatory risks.
• Lead and develop the local Compliance function with independence, authority, resources, and escalation.
• Define and execute the Branch’s Compliance strategy, annual plan, and risk management program.
• Oversee local policies, governance, risk assessments, control framework, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

AML/CTF

KYC

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Law/Finance degree

ACAMS/ICA certificate

Job description

Société Générale Zweigniederlassung Wien in Vienna seeks an experienced Head of Compliance & Anti‑Money Laundering Officer to lead the Branch's compliance framework and financial crime risk program. You will report to local management and collaborate with central Compliance teams to ensure robust governance.

The role requires strong leadership, Austrian regulatory knowledge (FM‑GwG, WiEReG) and fluency in German/English, with responsibilities spanning onboarding, monitoring, and reporting to