Job Title: Regional Compliance Manager – Continental Europe Location: Munich, Germany
Industry: FinTech
Employment Type: Full-Time
We’re working exclusively with an innovative, BaFin-regulated FinTech in Munich, currently scaling its operations across Continental Europe. With rapid growth and a strong regulatory foundation, the company is now looking to hire a Regional Compliance Manager to lead and oversee its European compliance function.
This is a high-impact, strategic hire, ideal for someone with deep regulatory expertise, strong familiarity with BaFin, and the ability to guide cross-border compliance operations in a fast-paced fintech environment.
As Regional Compliance Manager, you will serve as the company’s go-to expert for all compliance matters across the EU. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, regulators, and legal partners to ensure the firm’s operations remain fully aligned with both German and European financial regulation.
Lead compliance strategy and implementation across Continental Europe.
Develop, implement, and monitor internal compliance controls, policies, and procedures aligned with PSD2, GwG, ZAG, and other applicable German and EU frameworks.
Ensure full compliance with AML/CTF obligations under GwG, including risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and reporting processes.
Collaborate with legal, product, and operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance across new product launches and market entries.
Provide internal training on regulatory requirements and foster a culture of compliance.
5+ years of experience in compliance within a regulated financial services or fintech environment.
~ Hands-on experience engaging with BaFin and navigating the German regulatory environment.
~ Fluency in German and English is essential.
~ Proven ability to build scalable compliance structures in a high-growth setting.
~ Join a fast-growing FinTech with a strong compliance-first culture.
Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to international expansion.