Alexander Blum

AFC Compliance at Trade Republic

Germany

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I am a Fintech Compliance Leader with a proven track record of driving scalable solutions for more than 10 years in Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), Customer Operations, and Finance. With expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex transformations, and optimizing workflows, I specialize in aligning operational excellence with business growth and regulatory requirements. Key Strengths: - Operational Leadership: Managing teams of 40+ specialists, delivering efficiency gains, and overseeing large-scale transformations. - Strategic Execution: Implementing cost-saving initiatives (e.g., €10M+ savings at N26) and designing scalable frameworks for growth. - Risk & Compliance Integration: Building quality assurance frameworks, managing audits, and mitigating financial crime risks. - AI & Data Solutions: Leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance operations and improve customer engagement. Career Highlights: - At Trade Republic, I lead teams to streamline Compliance and AFC workflows while enabling product innovation. - At N26, I drove global outsourcing strategies, led UK market exit operations, and implemented AI-based process improvements. - As COO of VoiceKitt, I co-founded an AI startup, securing funding and delivering a successful pilot with Merck. I thrive on solving complex operational challenges, building teams, and enabling growth in dynamic environments. Let’s connect to exchange ideas on scaling Fintech operations and aligning compliance with innovation.

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Experience (18 roles)

Full-time · 1 yr 4 mos

Current

2 roles · May 2024 - Present

Compliance Expert & Deputy MLRO

Current

Jan 2025 - Present · 8 mos

Compliance Operations Lead

May 2024 - Jan 2025 · 9 mos

Leading Trade Republic's Compliance Operations department, building scalable structures around Anti-Financial Crime and Complaints processes - Leading a team of 20 AFC, Complaints, and Product Operations specialists, providing strategic direction & mentorship - Developing and executing comprehensiv...

Cohort Member

Techstars

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 · 3 mos·Berlin, Germany

Part of the Techstars and Audi Denkwerkstatt Founder Innovation Lab 2023

Founder in Residence

Entrepreneur First · Full-time

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 · 4 mos·Berlin, Germany

Part of Entrepreneur First founder cohort BE10 in 2022.

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Education (7)

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

2020 - 2021

Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Finance Programme Oxford Fintech Programme

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

2016 - 2016

Activities and societies: Ross Tech Club

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

2015 - 2017

Entrepreneurship & Innovation focus Thesis on Corporate Entrepreneurship

Skills (24)

Operations ManagementAnalytical SkillsInvestor RelationsUnternehmensfinanzierungAnti-Money LaunderingLeadershipKYC VerificationBudgetingRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisStrategisches ManagementCloudMySQLMoveUserTestingResearch SkillsCorporate FinanceFinanzanalyseBusiness Intelligence (BI)StrategyCustomer Service ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)Natural Language Processing (NLP)Team Management

Certifications (6)▼

GMAT - 740 - 97th percentile

GMAC

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

ACAMS

Oxford Venture Finance Programme

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

MIT Sloan School of Management

Certified AML & Anti Fraud Officer

FORUM • Institut für Management GmbH

Oxford Fintech Programme

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Languages (4)▼

Deutsch(Native or bilingual proficiency)Französisch(Elementary proficiency)Englisch(Full professional proficiency)Spanisch(Elementary proficiency)

Volunteer Experience (5)▼

Team Coach

SV Mittelkalbach (Jugendabteilung)

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 · 1 yr

Mentor

Current

Goethe University

Jan 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Treasurer

SV Mittelkalbach

Jan 2005 - Jan 2014 · 9 yrs

Mentor

STARTUP TEENS

Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 · 5 mos

Board Member

Current

Narrenzunft Mittelkalbach e.V.

Jan 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

Honors & Awards (3)▼

Deloitte-Stipendium

Issued by Deloitte-Stiftung · Sep 2013

Associated with Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Scholarship by the deloitte-foundation for extraordinary program achievements

"1 of the 100 most inspiring MBA students"

Issued by MBA World Summit 2017 · Mar 2017

Associated with University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business Scholarship participation at the MBA World Summit 2017 in Berlin (acceptance rate for participants 3%). "One of the 100 most inspiring MBA students" http://mbaworldsummit.com As an alumn of the MBA World Summit, I am also member of the Global Leadership Community (GLC)

Dean's List Award

Issued by Prof. Dr. Andreas Hackethal · May 2013

Associated with Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main best 3% of my cohort, consecutively awarded after every semester thereafter (4 times in total)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alexander Blum's current role?▼

Alexander Blum is currently working as Compliance Expert & Deputy MLRO at Full-time · 1 yr 4 mos.

Where did Alexander Blum study?▼

Alexander Blum studied Venture Finance & Fintech Programmes at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. They have 7 education entries on their profile.

What skills does Alexander Blum have?▼

Alexander Blum's top skills include Operations Management, Analytical Skills, Investor Relations, Unternehmensfinanzierung, Anti-Money Laundering. They have 24 skills listed on their profile.

Where is Alexander Blum based?▼

Alexander Blum is based in Germany.