DE - Compliance Team Leader - Deutschsprachig (m/w/d)
The company
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.
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.
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.
The Team
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.
The Role
As Compliance Team Leader (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 act as a centre of expertise for all compliance topics.
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.
Leadership and Development
Lead, coach and develop the German Compliance team
Own the strategic and operational direction of our compliance monitoring programme
Represent iwoca in relevant German and Luxembourg regulatory forums and committees
Expertise and Impact
Serve as Responsable du contrôle du respect des obligations (RC Function) for our Luxembourg entity
Ensure compliance with AML/CTF and Financial Crime requirements and continuously evolve our internal policies
Monitor legal and regulatory changes, share relevant insights, and act as the go-to person for compliance topics
Strategy and Innovation
Conduct regular risk assessments for compliance and AML/CTF, and adjust policies as products and markets evolve
Promote a culture of continuous improvement in compliance thinking and methods
The Requirements:
Essential
At least 7 years’ relevant experience in compliance, ideally in financial services or consultancy
Strong knowledge and practical experience in financial crime prevention, particularly German and European regulations (e.g. GDPR, German Money Laundering Act, AML/CTF)
Proven leadership experience
Native-level German and excellent English, both spoken and written
Strong analytical skills and a structured, independent way of working
Desirable
Experience in banking or fintech
Legal degree or similar qualification
Practical understanding of business operations and risk
Familiarity with frameworks such as design thinking and project management
Compensation:
Salary will depend on your experience and is in line with market levels. Please include your expected salary in your application. We benchmark salaries regularly and hold quarterly performance and pay reviews.
Please submit your application in English.
Benefits:
A varied, fast-paced and challenging working environment
Flat hierarchies, close collaboration with leadership, and real opportunities to shape and progress
A smart, fun, international team – over 35 nationalities represented
Company-wide training with internal and external speakers
Great office locations – Frankfurt (Fressgass), Berlin (Hackescher Markt), London (Fitzrovia)
26 days’ holiday plus public holidays and your birthday off
“Summer Houses” in Southern Europe and “Winter Houses” in the Alps for team retreats
Fully stocked kitchens with breakfast items and snacks (healthy and indulgent)
Career development opportunities
Share options
One-month paid sabbatical after four years at iwoca
Direct access to certified psychologists via our partner OpenUp
Time off for volunteering
Unlimited unpaid leave for travel or study
Learning and development allowance, including a budget for books
Contribution towards the Deutschlandticket