Company Overview Our client is a leading international financial services organisation with a strong presence across European markets. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the firm is committed to maintaining high standards of risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial crime prevention. The business offers a collaborative culture with excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities for long-term career development. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Crime professional to join a second line of defence function based in Frankfurt. This is not an MLRO position, but rather a broad Financial Crime oversight role covering all key Financial Crime disciplines. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, providing independent oversight, challenge, and guidance across the business. The team is seeking a seasoned professional with approximately 7+ years of Financial Crime experience who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity and can quickly establish themselves within the function. German language skills are essential, as the role requires close interaction with local stakeholders and a strong understanding of the German regulatory landscape. Working alongside the local MLRO and wider Compliance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the business maintains a strong and effective Financial Crime framework. Key Responsibilities Provide independent second-line oversight across all Financial Crime activities. Challenge and assess business activities, products, and processes from a Financial Crime risk perspective. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of Financial Crime controls, systems, and governance frameworks. Identify control weaknesses and support escalation, remediation, and risk mitigation efforts. Participate in governance committees and contribute to executive-level reporting and risk assessments. Monitor emerging Financial Crime risks and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory expectations. Act as a trusted adviser and subject matter expert to stakeholders across the business. Support the continued development and enhancement of the Financial Crime control environment. Qualifications
Senior Financial Crime Expert (m/w/d) - Larson Maddox Arbeitgeber: Larson Maddox
Als Arbeitgeber bietet diese etablierte Finanzinstitution eine dynamische und unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung, in der Mitarbeiter die Möglichkeit haben, ihre Fähigkeiten im Bereich Geldwäschebekämpfung weiterzuentwickeln. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert Teamarbeit und kontinuierliches Lernen, während die Position des DMLRO eine Schlüsselrolle in der strategischen Ausrichtung des Unternehmens spielt. Zudem profitieren Mitarbeiter von einer starken Sichtbarkeit und regulatorischen Exposition, was zu bedeutenden Karrierechancen führt.
