Head of Compliance

About Speed invest

Speed invest is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with more than €600M AuM and 40 investors based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. Our dedicated sector-focused teams are the first to fund Europe’s most innovative technology startups and our in-house operational experts are on-hand to offer founders ongoing support with growth, HR, US market expansion, and more. Wefox, Bitpanda, TIER Mobility, GoStudent, Wayflyer, Curve, Coach Hub, Schüttflix, Tour Radar, Adverity, and Twaice are among our portfolio of 250+ companies.

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We are looking to hire a new Head of Compliance! Would you like to work in an international, fast-paced environment that drives innovation? Do you have what it takes to develop, implement and monitor our compliance policies and processes? Then you might be the fearless compliance officer that we are looking for.

In this role you will work independently and report directly to the management. You will ensure that Speed invest is compliant with the financial regulatory laws (e.g. EuVECA Regulation, AIFMD and FM-GwG) and fund governing documents (e.g. investment restrictions, approval requirements,…).

• Set up, roll out and monitor the compliance policies and processes within Speed invest
• Increase compliance awareness by delivering compliance training & communication
• Be the single point of contact internally and externally (FMA)
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws
• Be a key player to the project of becoming a fully-licensed AIFM

• Around 5 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment (ideally in a law firm, auditing firm, bank or other financial institution)
• Relevant university degree, preferably in law, economics or business administration
• Fluent in English and German
• Strong Project Management and execution skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to influence and persuade
• Ability to work independently and proactive
• Profound knowledge of regulation relating to prevention of anti-money
• laundering and terrorism financing and experience in that area
• Knowledge in particular of AIFM and EuVECA laws would be a plus, but not a requirement
• Knowledge of the venture capital/private equity business would be a plus, but not a requirement

• Opportunity to work in a successful, innovative European Venture Capital Fund within an international team
• Work directly and hands-on with the management and every department within Speed invest
• Be part of an international, driven, talented and result-oriented team
• Have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow
• An opportunity to leave your suits behind and wear sneakers to work
• Flexible work environment and the ability to work from home on a regular basis

According to Austrian law we are required to state a minimum salary for this position. The expected minimum salary for this role is EUR 70,000.00 gross annually. The salary will be a competitive package based on previous work experience, hence over payment is possible.

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Speed invest believes in equal opportunities for everyone and encourages diversity and inclusion. We want to encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply to the Venture Capital world. We process all applications without regard to gender, nationality, race, color, religion, age, disability status, sexual orientation or marital status. Therefore, your application should not include a photograph, date of birth, marital status or any such identifying information.

We look forward to hearing from you!