(Senior) Compliance Officer - AML Expert (m/f/d) in Vienna, Austria

At Allianz Holding eins, we are the glue behind Allianz Central Europe (ACE), propelling strategic growth and operational excellence across our diverse portfolio. Our mission is to innovate and enhance the insurance, pension, and asset management sectors within the growing Central European region. Spanning 11 dynamic countries—Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine—we are committed to shaping a brighter financial future for millions. Join us in our journey to redefine industry standards and make a lasting impact across the region

Job purpose/Role

CE Legal and Compliance is advising regional management on all legal and compliance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and restructurings, strategic partnerships, and implementation of group wide compliance policies. As a (Senior) Compliance Officer with focus on AML, you will support the Regional Chief Compliance Officer and act as a regional subject-matter expert, ensuring effective AML / CTF compliance across CE operating entities in line with Group policies, EU regulatory expectations, and local legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Regional Chief Compliance Officer in the coordination and execution of regional AML / Anti-Financial Crime compliance activities.

• Advise CE regional management and stakeholders on AML / CTF, financial crime, and broader compliance matters.

• Perform compliance activities in accordance with Allianz Group Compliance and AFC rules, including compliance reviews and internal investigations with AML / AFC relevance.

• Conduct and coordinate AML / AFC risk assessments, applying a risk-based approach across the region.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all applicable AML / CTF laws, regulations, and internal policies at regional level.

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of AML / AFC compliance programs to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.

• Promote and strengthen a strong AML / AFC and compliance culture across the CE region. 

• Support and oversee local entities in the implementation of Group-wide AML / AFC programs, minimum standards, and specific Group Compliance or AFC initiatives.

• Act as a regional partner for Local AML Officers (AMLROs) and local Compliance functions, supporting complex cases, escalations, and best-practice sharing. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law or a business-related field (e.g. Finance, Insurance, Business Administration, Economics).

• Fluent English, both written and verbal; business fluency in additional Central or Eastern European languages is an advantage.

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in the financial services industry (insurance preferred; banking an advantage), with focus on AML / AFC, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Audit, or Consulting.

• Solid experience in Operational and Compliance Risk Management, preferably including AML / CTF topics.

• Strong understanding of EU AML regulation, FATF standards, and Group-wide compliance frameworks.

• Proficient user of the Microsoft Office package; experience with ORGS / OpenPages or similar GRC tools is an advantage.

• Professional AML certifications (e.g. CAMS, ICA or comparable qualifications) are considered a strong asset.

• Project management experience with strong execution focus in a regional or international environment.

• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, intercultural, and organizational skills.

• Ability to drive change by adopting new ideas and influencing peers and stakeholders.

• High degree of ownership, proactive mindset, and strong team spirit; ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships.

• Ability to enable and work effectively in international, cross-functional, and diverse teams. 

• Intellectual curiosity, readiness to learn, and capability to work autonomously within defined parameters.

• Basic familiarity with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) and openness to using digital solutions in compliance processes. 

Job information:

Start date: asap | Working hours: 40 hours per week | Location: ICON Towers - directly at Vienna Central Station, 1100 Vienna |

Annual gross salary: 85,000 EUR (full-time basis). Overpay is possible in case of and depending on appropriate experience, qualifications and commitment.

For more information about the position, please contact:

Carolyn Poelman (HR Business Partner): carolyn.poelman@allianz-cee.com

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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