Client Onboarding & Compliance Manager

Client Onboarding & Compliance Manager

For one of our clients – global law company, we are seeking for an experienced Client Onboarding & Compliance Manager to lead the firm’s client onboarding, AML/CTF compliance, and regulatory framework in Bulgaria. Reporting to the Office Managing Partner and working closely with Vienna compliance responsibles.

Responsibilities

• Lead client onboarding processes, including KYC reviews, client and matter risk assessments, and due diligence checks.
• Manage and develop the AML/CTF compliance framework, including internal policies, procedures, and monitoring of legislative developments.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act, and support compliance under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
• Coordinate ESG-related data collection and reporting for the Sofia office.
• Supervise conflict checks and file opening procedures, including escalation and sign-off on high-risk or exceptional cases.
• Act as the primary contact for client compliance and integrity inquiries.
• Complete client onboarding questionnaires, compliance forms, and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• University degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant compliance experience, including at least 3 years focused on AML/CTF and client due diligence.
• Experience gained in a law firm, Big Four advisory firm, banking institution, investment intermediary, fund manager, or fintech environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Bulgarian Measures Against Money Laundering Act (ZMIP) and EU AML Directives.
• Experience conducting beneficial ownership analysis across complex corporate structures.
• Familiarity with GDPR requirements; exposure to MAR and ESG reporting is considered an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Bulgarian, both written and spoken.
• Strong professional judgment, attention to detail, and confidence in managing sensitive compliance matters.
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification is considered an advantage.

Company Offers

• A senior leadership role within one of the leading international law firms in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Direct collaboration with firm leadership and the wider Wolf Theiss compliance function.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with the seniority of the role.
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the firm’s client onboarding and compliance framework.
• International and professional working environment with high-profile clients.
• Long-term career development and exposure to cross-border legal and compliance matters.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to the designated careers email address. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

We will contact only the candidates approved by documents. All data provided by you is protected under the Personal Data Protection Act and will be used solely for the purposes of this recruitment. License from the National Employment Agency N=1814.