Head of Compliance DE

<p><strong>DE - Head of Compliance - Deutschsprachig (m/w/d) </strong> </p><h3><strong>The company </strong> </h3><p>Imagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. That's the world we're building at iwoca. Small businesses aren't just statistics – they're the heartbeat of our communities, the character of our high streets, and the engine of our economy. Since 2012, we've revolutionised how these businesses access finance, turning what was once a lengthy, frustrating process into something remarkable: funding that's fast, flexible, and actually works for modern businesses. </p><p>Our impact speaks for itself: we've provided billions in funding to over 150,000 businesses across Europe, making us one of the continent's leading fintech innovators. But we're just getting started. Our mission? To empower one million businesses with the financial tools they deserve. </p><p>We combine cutting-edge technology and data science with genuine human understanding to make finance feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower. Whether it's managing cash flow or seizing unexpected opportunities, we ensure businesses get the funds they need – often within minutes. </p><h3><strong>The Team </strong> </h3><p>Our German Compliance team is skilled and motivated. It acts as a centre of competence for all compliance matters. The team advises and supports operational and administrative functions to ensure regulatory compliance using the three-lines-of-defence model. It works closely with the UK and global Compliance teams (Regulatory, Financial Crime, Data & GDPR), and other business areas, and reports to the General Manager Germany. </p><h3><strong>The Role </strong> </h3><p>As Head of Compliance (m/f/d), you will lead and grow our German Compliance team. You will shape and oversee our compliance processes to support iwoca’s strong commercial and strategic growth in Germany. You will be part of the German management team and act as a centre of expertise for all compliance topics. </p><p>You combine deep technical knowledge – for example, in GDPR, anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and fraud prevention – with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. You ensure legal and regulatory compliance while enabling growth in a dynamic fintech environment. </p><h3><strong>Leadership and Development </strong> </h3><ul><li><p>Lead, coach and develop the German Compliance team </p> </li><li><p>Own the strategic and operational direction of our compliance monitoring programme<br></p> </li><li><p>Represent iwoca in relevant German and Luxembourg regulatory forums and committees<br></p> </li> </ul><h3><strong>Expertise and Impact </strong> </h3><ul><li><p>Serve as <em>Responsable du contrôle du respect des obligations </em> (RC Function) for our Luxembourg entity </p> </li><li><p>Ensure compliance with AML/CTF and Financial Crime requirements and continuously evolve our internal policies </p> </li><li><p>Monitor legal and regulatory changes, share relevant insights, and act as the go-to person for compliance topics<br></p> </li> </ul><h3><strong>Strategy and Innovation </strong> </h3><ul><li><p>Conduct regular risk assessments for compliance and AML/CTF, and adjust policies as products and markets evolve </p> </li><li><p>Promote a culture of continuous improvement in compliance thinking and methods<br></p> </li> </ul><h3><strong>The Requirements: </strong> </h3><h3><strong>Essential </strong> </h3><ul><li><p>At least 7 years’ relevant experience in compliance, ideally in financial services or consultancy </p> </li><li><p>Strong knowledge and practical experience in financial crime prevention, particularly German and European regulations (e.g. GDPR, German Money Laundering Act, AML/CTF) </p> </li><li><p>Proven leadership experience </p> </li><li><p>Native-level German and excellent English, both spoken and written </p> </li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and a structured, independent way of working<br></p> </li> </ul><h3><strong>Desirable </strong> </h3><ul><li><p>Experience in banking or fintech </p> </li><li><p>Legal degree or similar qualification </p> </li><li><p>Practical understanding of business operations and risk </p> </li><