Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Compliance Officer (Associate Vice President / Vice President)

Company

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company. Jefferies GmbH is located in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) which is the hub for the EU-27 countries and holds branches in eight European countries.

About the job

A role at the heart of Jefferies GmbH’s second line of defence. As Anti Financial Crime Compliance Officer, you will be part of an international team of AFC experts, advise the business on KYC and AFC matters.

Key responsibilities 

• Support the development, enhancement and ongoing maintenance of a robust AML/CTF framework aligned with Jefferies GmbH’s risk appetite, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Provide subject-matter expertise, advice and constructive challenge to Client Onboarding, the business and senior management on emerging financial crime risks and the effectiveness of related controls.
• Review and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures and control documentation to ensure they remain current, effective and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections and related follow-up actions.
• Assist in the preparation of management information and reporting for relevant committees and the Management Board.
• Coordinate the annual AML/CTF risk assessment, including engagement with external service provider.
• Review high-risk client relationships, customer due diligence waivers and suspicious activity reports/escalations.
• Support the MLRO in managing interactions with BaFin, the Bundesbank and other relevant regulators on AML/CTF matters.
• Assist in the design and delivery of AML/CTF training to relevant employees and stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators and liaise with other Jefferies group entities in relation to outsourced AML/CTF services.
• Execute AML/CTF controls, reviews and initiatives in line with the Jefferies GmbH Compliance Plan.

What do we expect from you? 

• Minimum of 5 years’ financial crime compliance experience, ideally within German investment banking or a comparable regulated financial services environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of the German and EU AML/CTF regulatory framework, including relevant BaFin expectations and industry standards.
• Demonstrable experience in AML/CTF framework design and implementation, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting governance and regulatory engagement.
• Sound judgement, a proactive mindset and the confidence to make, escalate and defend risk-based decisions.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to assess complex financial crime risks, client structures, transaction patterns and emerging typologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the business, senior management and control functions.
• High levels of personal integrity, resilience and professionalism, with a strong commitment to regulatory standards, ethical conduct and effective risk management.

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