<p>Solas Capital AG is an investment advisor founded by a leading team of sustainable finance investment professionals with experience in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy and infrastructure finance. Sola…
Skills: Compliance Management, BaFin Regulation, AML/KYC, MiFID II, Regulatory Reporting
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Collaborative International Team, Positive Proactive Culture, Direct Impact On The European Energy Transition, Broad And Varied Role With Ownership, Culture Of Inclusion
Posted 33d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Germany
Responsibilities
The role involves serving as the registered Compliance Officer with BaFin, managing day-to-day compliance operations, and maintaining the internal regulatory framework. Additionally, the manager will handle KYC/AML checks and coordinate with external auditors and the Swiss parent entity.
Requirements
Candidates need 5-8 years of compliance experience at BaFin-regulated institutions and fluency in both German and English. A legal qualification or experience in capital markets and fund law is preferred.
Full job description
Solas Capital AG is an investment advisor founded by a leading team of sustainable finance investment professionals with experience in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy and infrastructure finance. Solas Capital’s goal is to support society’s transition to carbon neutrality by developing and managing sustainable finance products that have a double bottom-line investment objective. Located in Zurich and Munich, the company has a European outreach. To support the company’s continued growth, we are looking for a Compliance Officer to join our Munich team.
This is a permanent, 40-60% role in Germany working either remotely or based in our office in Munich. You will be reporting directly to the Managing Director as well as the group’s COO.
Tasks
Core compliance function
Taking on the role of registered Compliance Officer with BaFin upon appointment, with full registration support provided by the firm
Independent ownership of all compliance matters in day-to-day operations — setting the agenda, not executing someone else's
Primary point of contact for BaFin and other relevant regulatory authorities, including all regulatory reporting obligations
Maintaining and developing the internal compliance framework: policies, manuals, procedures and guidelines
KYC and AML checks for investors and business partners in accordance with the German Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwG)
Planning and delivering internal compliance training across the team
Coordinating and managing external regulatory and statutory audits, including preparation of required documentation and resolution of audit findings
Primary liaison to the external Compliance Consultant of the Swiss parent entity (FINMA-regulated), ensuring cross-border regulatory coherence
Preparation and documentation of board and supervisory board meetings
Possible extended scope (depending on experience) – Legal & Fund Documentation
Contributing to the creation and updating of fund documentation (PPM, subscription agreements, constitutional documents)
Supporting waiver processes and amendment procedures for existing fund documents
Assisting with the legal structuring of new fund vehicles in coordination with external counsel
Requirements
Candidates must have:
5–8 years of substantive, hands-on compliance experience at BaFin-regulated institutions (MiFID, WpIG, KWG or equivalent)
A track record of owning compliance processes end-to-end and operating with significant autonomy — the person in this role should be someone colleagues and management turn to rather than someone who escalates upward
Solid working knowledge of German regulatory requirements: MiFID II, AML/KYC (GwG), regulatory reporting
Readiness and eligibility to take on personal regulatory responsibility as a registered Compliance Officer with BaFin — prior registration is not required, but this is the natural next step
Fluency in German and English, written and spoken
A structured, self-directed working style suited to a lean international team — this role requires defining the compliance agenda rather than operating within an established department
German work permit or EU citizenship
Candidates may also have:
Legal qualification (Volljurist or equivalent) or professional background in capital markets law, investment fund law, or regulatory law
Experience drafting or reviewing fund documentation and managing waiver and amendment processes
Knowledge of relevant EU frameworks: AIFMD, SFDR, ELTIF Regulation
Familiarity with fund vehicles (e.g. Luxembourg, Ireland) or cross-border EU fund distribution
Exposure to sustainable finance regulation (SFDR Article 8/9, EU Taxonomy)
Knowledge of Swiss FINMA regulation (FINIG/FINMAG) is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Collaborative international team with a positive, proactive culture
European experts in energy efficiency and sustainable finance
Direct impact on the European energy transition
Broad and varied role with real ownership and responsibility
Culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective
Please submit applications in english.
Related keywords
BaFinMiFID IIGwGAMLKYCAIFMDSFDRELTIFFINMASustainable FinanceEU TaxonomyFund DocumentationPPMInvestment AdvisoryRegulatory ComplianceCapital Markets Law
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Climate action for institutional investors - Tailor made funding for energy efficiency projects
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Zurich
At Solas Capital, we provide specialised financing solutions for demand-side energy projects, bridging the gap between institutional investors and high-impact energy efficiency and behind-the-meter projects. Unlike traditional renewable energy investments that focus on supply, we specialise in reducing energy demand at scale—an often-overlooked but equally important pillar to reach Net-Zero.
With a primary focus on the building sector—responsible for 40% of Europe's energy consumption—and industrial energy efficiency, we provide capital to project developers and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), enabling them to offer zero upfront cost solutions to their customers. Our expertise in portfolio aggregation and Energy-as-a-Service models allows us to fund thousands of distributed projects across Europe, delivering substantial cost savings for businesses, public institutions, homeowners and tenants, while simultaneously reducing Europe's dependence on imported fossil fuels and enhancing economic resilience.
By connecting institutional capital with real-world energy efficiency projects, we diversify investors’ portfolios with fixed-income like returns while accelerating Europe's transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Backed by the European Investment Bank and EU Taxonomy aligned, we firmly believe that the best energy is the energy we don’t use.