Jurist als Compliance Spezialist / KYC Officer (f/m/d)

Job description

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

This position is limited for 2 years.

Field of activity
The Compliance Function works in close coordination with the individual business units and other group control functions to ensure adherence to national and international laws and regulations applicable to various components of the Deutsche Börse Group and all their areas of activity. Compliance defines group-wide compliance policies, supports their consistent application across group entities, and provides centralised services in areas including the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, international financial sanctions, anti-corruption; data protection, and the prevention of conflicts of interest and related securities law requirements. Members of the Compliance Function will not only gain experience with various Compliance responsibilities, but also have exposure to a broad range of global financial activities. The role will be part of the Compliance Function to ensure that the group acts with integrity in all areas of its business.

Tasks/responsibilities

• You will support with the regular review and update of internal policies and procedures to ensure a high-quality standard
• You are jointly responsible for the analysis, approval and control of Know Your Customer / Due Diligence procedures for new client on-boarding, regular or ad-hoc customer review, new account opening, customer off-boarding or changes of the risk categorization, comprising a risk based customer analysis. Customer evaluation, covering for the preparation of a sound decision paper and documentation
• You will also frequently communicate with and will advise to stakeholders involved in KYC-related processes throughout DBAGs group entities, comprising the proposal of comprehensive countermeasures to mitigate risks related to KYC processes
• In addition, you will carry out second level controls in related entities or departments ensuring the strict adherence to such framework
• Furthermore, your role is to support the training activities including coordination of trainings, update of material, tracking and escalation
• You will support the group process with regard to Negative Media and PEP screening and evaluation
• In this role you will work independently and collaboratively with other stakeholders and, ensure necessary support is provided especially on time sensitive issues and take over other frequently occurring Compliance tasks

Qualifications/required skills

• You have successfully completed your university degree in economics or law or a relevant comparable qualification (e.g. within Compliance, Audit, Regulatory Reporting) with at least 2 years of relevant practical experience
• You can demonstrate organizational skills to ensure accurate and complete documentation of decision making
• You own strong analytical skills including the ability to manage, examine and investigate complex AFC related issues
• You show strong individual initiative, assertiveness, a high level of commitment and motivation
• Proficiency in written and spoken German and English is required, other languages welcome
• Dedication, team and communication skills, flexibility as well as competent handling of MS Office applications round out your profile