Gruppenleiter Compliance (m/w/d) AML & Sanctions - High Risk

JR Germany; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Head of AML & Sanctions to lead a team focused on high-risk customer relationships. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulatory demands and managing inquiries related to AML and financial sanctions. You will collaborate with various teams to develop policies and guidelines, while also acting as a point of contact for regulators. With a strong emphasis on leadership and analytical skills, this position offers the opportunity to shape compliance strategies in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work-life balance and career development.

Leistungen

Flexible Working Hours

Sabbaticals

Remote Work Options

Occupational Pension Scheme

Health Management Services

Company Bikes Leasing

Smartphone Leasing

Enjoyable Lunch Options

Qualifikationen

• Legal degree or comparable advanced qualification required.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, especially AML and financial sanctions.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of AML & Sanctions specialists.
• Monitor legal developments and implement necessary measures.
• Train staff on relevant compliance topics.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory Compliance

AML Expertise

Financial Sanctions

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Ausbildung

Legal Degree

Advanced Qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: Head of AML & Sanctions High Risk Group

Location: Berlin, Germany

Department: Group Compliance

Organization Unit: Group Compliance (2163 Group AML & Sanctions - High Risk)

Employment Type: Full-time (100%)

The Group Compliance department is continuously evolving to meet increasing regulatory demands and strategic developments within the LBBW Group. We focus on experts in money laundering prevention, financial sanctions, and embargoes, supporting our advisory and control functions across the bank, including branches and subsidiaries.

The High Risk AML & Sanctions team concentrates on customer relationships that pose elevated risks due to legal or institution-specific risk scores. These often involve international corporates and correspondent banking relationships. As the team leader, you will manage a group of AML and sanctions experts responsible for handling inquiries, conducting controls, and acting as approval point for credit committee votes. You will ensure your team supports compliance colleagues in risk analysis, score calibration, regulation updates, and reporting related to these high-risk clients.

• Lead a team of AML & Sanctions specialists
• Respond to inquiries from business units and advise on complex issues and compliance risks
• Support implementation projects related to high-risk customer topics
• Focus on high-risk clients as defined under § 15 of the Money Laundering Act
• Monitor legal developments and implement necessary measures
• Develop and update compliance policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Collaborate with Group Compliance Monitoring and Risk Analysis teams
• Act as a point of contact for regulators and internal/external auditors
• Train staff on relevant topics

Qualifications:

• Legal degree or comparable advanced qualification
• Relevant experience in regulatory compliance, especially AML and financial sanctions/embargoes
• Project management experience
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, structured approach, and goal orientation
• Independent, reliable work ethic with high quality standards
• High commitment and team spirit
• Leadership experience

We Offer:

• Modern talent management for career development
• Active promotion of work-life balance (flexible working hours, sabbaticals, remote work options)
• Attractive occupational pension scheme
• Comprehensive health management (partner gyms, medical services, preventive exams)
• Leasing options such as company bikes, tablets, smartphones
• Enjoyable lunch options (bio, vegetarian, vegan)