AFC Operations Specialist (f/m/d)

Upvest GmbH

Job Overview

Location

Berlin

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As an AFC Operations Specialist at Upvest, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s operations by executing and maintaining first-line Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) defenses, directly contributing to regulatory compliance and the protection of both the company and its clients in a fast-growing fintech environment.
• You will be instrumental in ensuring Upvest adheres to all relevant AML/KYC regulations and industry best practices, supporting the company’s mission to make investing as easy as spending money by enabling secure, compliant investment product offerings across Europe.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will include executing and meticulously maintaining AFC procedures and controls to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• You will conduct thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) sample checks and efficiently manage all subsequent follow-ups with a diverse client base across fintechs and financial institutions.
• You will proactively identify and process Politically Exposed Person (PEP) and Sanctions hits to mitigate financial crime risks effectively and in real time.
• You will manage day-to-day communication with clients on AFC-related topics, ensuring professional, clear, and helpful outreach that maintains trust and compliance.
• You will operate and optimize transaction monitoring processes to detect suspicious activities, leveraging tools and systems to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of alert generation and investigation.
• You will perform precise proof of residency checks to verify client information, supporting KYC completion and ongoing due diligence obligations.
• You will collaborate closely with the AFC Operations Specialist team and cross-functional partners (including product, engineering, and legal) to continuously enhance AML monitoring systems, tools, and technologies through feedback and process improvement initiatives.
• You will join a mission-driven company backed by world-class investors including BlackRock, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Hedosophia, where over 270 professionals from 70+ nationalities work together to build the infrastructure powering the future of investing in Europe.
• You will be part of a culture that values ownership, transparency, and continuous learning, where you are encouraged to rise to challenges, tell the story behind your work, and own outcomes with confidence and purpose.
• In this role, you will develop deep expertise in financial crime prevention, KYC/AML operations, and regulatory compliance within a high-growth fintech, gaining hands-on experience with modern transaction monitoring systems and sanctions screening tools.
• You will achieve measurable impact by directly contributing to Upvest’s robust compliance framework, helping the company maintain its reputation as a trusted partner to Europe’s leading fintechs and financial institutions such as Revolut, N26, DKB, and Raisin.

🎯 Requirements

• Foundational understanding of AML laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including KYC and AFC processes
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit for effective teamwork with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities to make sound judgments in dynamic operational situations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFCS) are a significant plus
• Good English reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills are a must
• Familiarity with KYC/AML monitoring tools and systems is a bonus; ability to quickly master new technologies is essential

🏖️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave and access to sports benefits to support wellbeing and work-life balance
• Confidential professional coaching and the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days per year
• Personal development budget for growth and skill enhancement, plus UpRest—a one-month fully paid sabbatical after every 4 years
• Competitive, above-market salary and participation in the employee equity program
• Flexible hybrid work model across Berlin, London, Tallinn, or fully remote within Europe, with budget and choice for optimal productivity
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups (e.g., Upfem, UpVergent) and regular team celebrations like UpFest, offsites, and holiday parties

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About Upvest GmbH

Upvest GmbH provides a set of APIs that enable fintechs, banks and wealth managers to embed investment capabilities into their applications. The Berlin-based company offers infrastructure for fractional shares, ETFs, crypto and other assets, handling trading, custody, settlement and regulatory compliance. Customers can launch brokerage or robo-advisor products without building their own broker-dealer, reducing time-to-market and operational overhead. Upvest holds BaFin licences for proprietary trading, investment brokerage and crypto custody, serving clients across Europe.

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