Compliance Specialist - German Speaking

German-Speaking Compliance / AML Specialist | Document Review & Translation | Fully Remote (EU) Fully remote across the EU | 12-month initial contract | Equipment provided | Start late September / early October 2026 Please note: you must be based in the European Union for the full duration of the contract (GDPR requirement). We are hiring German-speaking compliance specialists for a large-scale document review programme delivered for one of the world's leading audit and accounting firms. Strong German is the single most important requirement for this intake. You will work with German-language source material every day: reviewing it, triaging it, translating it into English, and producing written output including suspicious activity reports (SARs). AML experience is preferred, but we are open across compliance. Financial crime, KYC, sanctions, fraud, regulatory and legal or paralegal backgrounds will all be considered if your German is strong. What you will be doing:• Reviewing and triaging German-language documents against defined criteria• Translating documents and extracts from German into English, accurately and at pace• Drafting clear written summaries and, where relevant, SARs• Working to well-defined procedures on a structured review platform Essential:• German at C1 level or above, written and spoken• Confident translating German documents into professional English• At least 1 year in a compliance-related role (AML preferred)• Able to work as an independent contractor or sole trader• Based in the EU for the full contract term• Available to start late September or early October 2026 Useful, but not essential:• Background in banking, professional services, or a law firm• Experience with document review, transaction monitoring or e-discovery platforms• A methodical, detail-focused way of working What we provide:• All equipment• Programme-specific training before you start• Clear procedures and ongoing support throughout