AFC Advisory Manager

The role

The AFC Advisory Manager provides AFC governance support and quality assurance. This person advises on product enhancement for cooperation partners and supports the onboarding of new partners and products.

What you will do

• AFC Governance support and Quality Assurance.
• Continuous advice on the enhancement of products for existing cooperation partners.
• Support with the on-boarding of new cooperation partners and products.
• Assessing of Third Party Risk Assessment (TPRA) and Modification of Operational Processes and Structure (MOPS).
• Preparation and implementation of training courses.
• Monitoring the performance of cooperation partners with regard to AFC compliance issues.
• Extension of the documentation of processes.
• Instruction and professional support for employees and cooperation partners.
• Coordination of BaFin requests and Internal and/or External Auditors.
• Preparation of Annual AFC Report, German ExCo report governance.

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience in anti-financial crime compliance within the financial services industry, with a focus on advisory and strategy development.
• In-depth knowledge of German and EU regulations pertaining to anti-money laundering, sanctions, and fraud prevention.
• Detailed expertise in fraud, sanctions and embargo related topics.
• Proven track record of leading successful AFC initiatives, including risk assessments, policy development, and implementation of controls.
• Ability to work well under pressure, different priorities, and tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of AI-driven solutions
• Fluency in English and German languages skills is required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess their impact on business operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Nice to have

• Experiences with local regulators
• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists)

Benefits

• Internal mobility
• Growth opportunities
• Solaris Academy
• Continuous learning tracks
• AI ambassador mentorship
• Upskilling

Before you apply

• Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment background checks through Zinc, including identity verification, educational records, references, and a criminal record check.

About the company

Solaris is Europe’s leading embedded finance platform, pioneering Banking-as-a-Service. Headquartered in Berlin, it enables fintechs, digital ecosystems, and multinationals to embed financial products into their own products.