Senior Compliance Manager

Merkur

. Managing money laundering prevention, compliance, and data protection activities .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeEspelkamp • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in money laundering prevention, compliance, and data protection, with a strong focus on regulatory requirements such as the German Anti-Money Laundering Act and GDPR. Capable of developing policies, conducting risk analyses, and fostering a compliance culture through effective communication and training.

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Money Laundering PreventionData Protection ComplianceRegulatory Authority CollaborationAnti-Money Laundering Law KnowledgeGDPR Expertise

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Hard Skills

Risk-Based AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentIncident ManagementMonitoring ActivitiesDocumentation SkillsReporting SkillsCompliance AuditingData Protection InquiriesSuspicious Activity ReportingRegulatory Requirement Implementation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsConsulting SkillsTeamworkAssertiveness

Industry Keywords

German Anti-Money Laundering ActGDPRCompliance CultureRegulatory DevelopmentsInternal AuditsExternal AuditsBusiness Partner Due DiligenceCompliance TrainingE-Learning OfferingsData Subject Access Requests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing money laundering prevention, compliance, and data protection activities
Conducting risk-based analyses
Advising executive management on relevant matters
Developing, maintaining, and implementing policies, standards, and control processes
Planning and conducting monitoring activities and business partner due diligence reviews
Managing and handling compliance, money laundering, and data protection cases, including suspicious activity reports, data protection inquiries, and GDPR data subject access requests
Responsibility for incident management
Monitoring regulatory developments and implementing new legal requirements
Preparing for, supporting, and following up on regulatory authority inspections, internal audits, and external audits
Promoting effective compliance communication and a strong compliance culture through training, e-learning offerings, and regular reporting
Collaborating with regulatory authorities, Group functions, sites, works councils, and professional associations

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in law, business administration, public administration, or a comparable qualification
Relevant professional experience in money laundering prevention, compliance, data protection, or auditing
Extensive knowledge of anti-money laundering and data protection law, particularly the German Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwG), the GDPR, and current regulatory requirements
Initial experience working with regulatory authorities, auditors, and internal audit functions is an advantage
Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills
High integrity, sense of responsibility, and discretion
Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
Excellent communication and consulting skills
Ability to work in a team and assertiveness
Ability to explain complex matters clearly and understandably

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave
Flexible working time models
Partial remote work possible (up to 2 days per week)
Company car
Dedicated training center
Diverse development opportunities throughout the Group
Employee events
Department events
Corporate health management
Company sports programs
Occupational disability insurance
Company pension scheme
E-bike leasing
Corporate benefits
Employee discounts
Local benefits depending on the location