Legal Manager (m/f)

• Support the development and embedding of appropriate and effective corporate governance practices, such as overseeing control and approval processes required at a business, corporate and market level, ensuring regulatory compliance, especially in regard to KYC and other AML related issues as well as GDPR and PSD2
• Advising the business on compliance-related matters, including but not limited to FCA standards, AML and CTF, GDPR, PSD2 and the regulatory implications of new and existing products, services and processes; resolution of compliance-related incidents and gaps; and the review/approval of business activities as appropriate
• Assist in maintenance of a compliance-related policies
• Liaise with other departments both through providing support to them in general and regarding ongoing projects
• Develop and conduct customised training and communication plans to meet corporate needs regarding AML and CTF training. The responsibility also includes coordinating and logging training activities
• Liaise with our External Counsels regarding Compliance
• Participate to Industry Association meetings and negotiations related to PSD2
• Review commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, channel partners and other third parties.
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and external law firms for all legal matters
• Assuring the fulfilment of all legal duties related to geographical expansions of the company
• Assist in resolving legal issues in Europe

• Graduate and relevant professional qualification in Law (preferably fully qualified German lawyer), Compliance/ AML Diploma
• ICA and/or CAMS Certifications with a Legal/ Compliance/Control/Auditing background are an advantage
• Regulatory compliance experience is required/desired preferably relating to the payments services, data privacy and AML
• Prior experience in financial services
• Excellent understanding of compliance regimes, enabling the candidate to interpret the company’s compliance requirements under national laws as well as national and European regulations
• Strong understanding of payment services systems and processes
• Strong Risk Management skills
• Strong Relationship, Communication and influencing skills
• Good Business Acumen
• Ability to translate legislation and regulations onto operational processes
• Ability to oversee projects in order to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Ability to multitask, to prioritize and reprioritize activities
• Ability to present to Senior Management in order to facilitate their understanding of compliance risks associated with the business
• Solid understanding of the requirements of the regulatory environment and the wider implications of EU financial services laws in regards to the business/ activity supported
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Team player
• Problem solving skills
• Social effectiveness
• Self-motivation
• Stress tolerance, resilience
• Flexibility & initiative
• Proactive quick thinker
• Excellent command of English and German (spoken and written), other European language would be an advantage
• Interests in broad aspects of international business