Head of Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering (AML) (m/f/d)

About DaoPayDaoPay is a licensed Austrian payment institution with more than 25 years of expertise in digital payments and over 80 payment solutions worldwide. As we continue to grow and strengthen our regulatory organisation, we are looking for an experienced compliance leader to join us in Vienna.Your MissionAs Head of Compliance & AML, you take full responsibility for DaoPay’s regulatory and AML framework and lead a team of six specialists. In this strategic role, you work directly with the executive board, act as the central contact for the FMA and auditors, and shape the company’s compliance environment end-to-end.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and further develop the Compliance & AML function, including onboarding, KYC/KYB, EDD and ongoing monitoringEnsure compliance with ZaDiG, BWG, FM-GwG, PSD2, EBA Guidelines and FMA supervisory expectationsOwn Card Scheme Compliance (Visa/Mastercard), including acceptance rules, restricted business reviews and scheme reportingOversee regulatory reporting, policies, risk assessments and internal audit coordinationManage communication with the FMA, external auditors and legal advisorsSupport the executive board and business units with regulatory assessments and compliance guidanceEvaluate regulatory changes and implement practical, risk-appropriate solutionsYour ProfileSeveral years of experience in a senior AML/Compliance function, ideally within payments, fintech, banking or financial servicesStrong expertise in AML/CTF, regulatory affairs, merchant onboarding and risk-based compliancePractical exposure to FMA supervision, inspections or structured regulatory reportingExperience with Card Scheme rules and payment acceptance compliance is a strong assetLeadership experience or proven ability to guide and develop a teamFluent in German & EnglishOn-site presence in Vienna (modern office in the 19th district)What We OfferA key leadership role with direct collaboration with the executive boardFull responsibility for shaping and advancing DaoPay’s compliance strategyA well-prepared handover from the current position holderModern office in Vienna’s 19th district with parking spacesStrong internal support, structured onboarding and annual AML/regulatory training