Job Title: Regional Compliance Manager – Continental Europe
Location: Munich, Germany
Industry: FinTech
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Client:
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.
The Role:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead compliance strategy and implementation across Continental Europe.
* Act as the primary liaison with BaFin and other relevant regulators.
* 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.
* Oversee regulatory filings, audits, and communications with financial authorities.
Key Requirements:
* 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.
* Strong understanding of EU financial services regulation.
* Fluency in German and English is essential.
* Legal background (e.g., law degree or significant legal exposure in a regulatory context) is desirable.
* Proven ability to build scalable compliance structures in a high-growth setting.
* Confident communicator and trusted advisor to both internal teams and external regulators.
Why This Role?
* Join a fast-growing FinTech with a strong compliance-first culture.
* Strategic, high-visibility role with regional ownership and autonomy.
* Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to international expansion.
If you could be interested, please reach out to Matthew Carton at Danos Associates.