Private equity has always been a sought-after asset class due to its performance potential.

However, steep entry barriers, including high minimum investments (~€10m), hefty paperwork and the challenge of selecting the right fund have traditionally kept individual investors at bay, with access largely limited to big institutions or a select few.

Enter Moonfare.

We've made investing in private equity more accessible and straightforward with our fully digital investment platform. Now, qualified investors can access some of the most sought-after private market funds at minimums starting from €10,000*.

The diverse Moonfare team – which includes alumni from top private banks, groundbreaking startups and beyond – is united in pushing boundaries and redefining the private equity landscape.

Join us!

Compliance Officer & DPO (m/f/d)

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Compliance Officer with regulatory knowledge to join our team in a dual role as Data Protection Officer (DPO). This position requires deep expertise in financial services regulation and data protection law, with the ability to provide strategic guidance across multiple regulatory frameworks.

You will:

• Support Moonfare in developing an appropriate compliance and risk awareness culture, within the context of appropriate risk management and ownership by the first line of defence
• Support the implementation of an adequate monitoring, surveillance, and control framework to prevent and/or detect compliance and reputational risks
• Advise the relevant stakeholders of Moonfare on compliance topics; in particular, provide opinion on the non-compliance and reputational risks linked to new products and services
• Monitor externalised services in relation to compliance duties
• Ensure Moonfare’s adherence to all required laws and regulations, with a focus on investment services and their relevant regulations, such as MiFID II, WpHG, WpIG, MaRisk and MaComp as well as GDPR
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assess regulatory requirements and create necessary documentation in collaboration with the compliance team
• Monitor and enhance compliance procedures, evaluating their effectiveness
• Provide regulatory training and self-help materials to support business compliance efforts
• Support regular external audits in alignment with the wider compliance team

As Data Protection Officer (DPO), you will also:

• Act as the main point of contact for all data protection and privacy-related matters, both internally and with external authorities (e.g., supervisory authorities, data subjects)
• Monitor compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, including the assignment of responsibilities, awareness-raising, and training of staff involved in processing operations
• Advise on and monitor the implementation of data protection policies and procedures, ensuring that privacy by design and by default principles are embedded in all business processes
• Conduct and document Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and advise on risk mitigation measures
• Oversee and respond to data subject requests (e.g., access, rectification, erasure) and manage data breaches, including notification to authorities and affected individuals where required
• Keep up to date with changes in data protection legislation and best practices, and proactively recommend necessary adjustments to Moonfare’s data protection framework
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, and other departments to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data

The next Moonfarian:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in regulatory compliance within financial services, private equity, or a related field
• Degree in banking, finance, law, or a related discipline, ideally complemented by additional qualifications in compliance or legal topics
• In-depth knowledge of the applicable regulatory framework and its implementation in German law (e.g., WpHG, MiFID II, WpIG, and associated regulations)
• Demonstrated expertise in driving organizational change and ensuring robust compliance in dynamic regulatory environments
• Strong knowledge of internal control techniques and compliance risk management, including risk analysis
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German
• Outstanding project management and decision-making skills
• Client-focused mindset with strong conflict resolution abilities
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• (For DPO role) Solid understanding of data protection regulations (especially GDPR), with practical experience in implementing data protection measures and managing data subject requests and breaches

If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply!

Our Values:

• Our clients come first, Moonfare comes second, and we prioritise ourselves third - Client-Centric Focus. Putting clients first means creating value for them is essential. Placing Moonfare second signifies that our individual professional future at Moonfare depends on the company's commercial success. Prioritising ourselves third reflects our humility in putting clients and Moonfare before personal interests.
• We pursue excellence and honor our promises - Commitment to Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, taking responsibility for our failures, and celebrating our successes. We commit to deadlines and stick to them and we learn from our mistakes.
• We are here to win and to celebrate our collective achievements - Win together. We are mission-focused and think and act like owners. We exemplify the attitude we expect and each of us commits to do what it takes to succeed.
• We foster personal growth but each of us earns our place as a Moonfarian through merit - Growth and Merit. We hire, retain, and develop exceptional people and invest in empowering them to excel. We must all earn our place at the table every day.

We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar. We’re committed to developing an inclusive and safe culture where everyone — regardless of colour, race, religion, sex, origin, sexuality, disability, marital status, citizenship or gender identity — knows that they are an integral part of the team and can bring their full potential to their work.

*Minimum investments vary according to jurisdiction.

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