Accounting and Finance Jobs in Aberdeen City

Team Lead AML Location: Frankfurt am Main Our client is seeking an experienced AML leader to head up their Global Standards and Domestic Risk Management function. This is a senior compliance role combining strategic framework development with hands-on team leadership in a regulated financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining global frameworks for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF). Monitoring and analysing regulatory developments across the AML/CTF landscape. Acting as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders on AML/CTF matters. Collaborating with the wider Financial Crime function on cross-border initiatives. Managing internal and external audit processes related to AML/CTF compliance. Providing operational leadership, including staff development and day-to-day team coordination. Your Profile: University degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with a background in banking or financial services. Substantial experience in Compliance, Non-Financial Risk, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a regulated environment.

Head of Tax Governance Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Tax Governance to take ownership of group-wide tax compliance, risk management, and internal controls across a large, complex international organisation. This is a senior leadership role with broad cross-functional exposure and direct engagement with CFO and board-level stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop the Tax Compliance Management System (TaxCMS) in accordance with IDW PS 980, including risk analysis, reporting, and rollout across group companies. Build and maintain global tax risk profiles and deliver semi-annual risk reporting to the GRC Committee, CFO, and Global Head of Tax. Define and monitor group-wide key controls (ICS) and lead special audits (ISAE 3000, Public CbCR, IDW PS 980). Manage tax disputes, legal cases, and compliance violations, including criminal investigations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, HR, and Risk Management; represent Group Tax in major projects (e.g. Pillar 2, S/4HANA). Maintain tax guidelines and manuals, deliver training, and ensure MDR/DAC6 compliance. Manage external consultants, oversee budget and quality assurance, and lead the team. Your Profile Degree in taxation; Steuerberater qualification or equivalent strongly preferred. Several years of management experience, including board/CFO-level stakeholder engagement. Strong knowledge of national and international tax law. Experience developing tax risk management systems and internal control frameworks. Familiarity with tax criminal investigations, special audits, and legal case management. Fluent in German and English (written and spoken). Analytical, structured, and resilient, with strong communication and presentation skills. Comfortable in complex, multicultural environments with solid change management capabilities.

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Munich Our client is a large, internationally operating business looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team, providing comprehensive commercial law support across multiple divisions. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end legal advice to internal divisions - including sales, purchasing, R&D and quality - on commercial law matters across Europe. Advising on general commercial and contract law issues, including cross-border aspects, with a business-oriented and risk-aware approach. Representing the company's legal position with contractual partners. Legal support for innovation projects and new business initiatives. Managing external law firms, including quality and cost oversight. Developing and maintaining contract templates, guidelines and standards. Delivering internal training and workshops on relevant areas of law. Contributing to AI-based legal tools and automated workflows within the legal function. Your Profile: Fully qualified German lawyer. At least 5 years' experience at a commercial law firm and/or in-house at an internationally active company. Strong expertise in German and international commercial and contract law. Entrepreneurial mindset, sound commercial awareness and a solutions-focused advisory style. Affinity for digitalisation and AI-supported legal processes. Fluent in German and English.

Legal Counsel Location: Berlin Our client is a growing business looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house team. Transactional work sits at the core of this position, with day-to-day legal coverage spanning employment, data protection and commercial matters. Cross-border work is part of the mix, with coordination of external counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Supporting business acquisitions - M&A and transactional work is a primary focus. Employment law advisory across the business. Data protection and GDPR compliance. Managing external counsel on cross-jurisdictional matters. Pragmatic commercial and operational legal support. Your Profile: German-qualified lawyer. Background in-house or at a law firm with a focus on corporate/M&A. Transactional mindset — comfortable with acquisitions and commercial contracts. Solutions-oriented and able to operate in a fast-paced, lean team environment. Fluent in German and English.

Compliance Officer Location: Germany Join a dynamic company offering innovative and complex projects in a collaborative environment. You will play a key role in enhancing the compliance management system, focusing on anti-bribery, corruption, and antitrust matters. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the compliance management system, including risk assessments, sampling, and reporting. Design and deliver compliance training programs, both e-learning and in-person sessions. Implement and update internal compliance policies and guidelines. Participate in internal investigations and support compliance risk identification and mitigation. Provide advice and guidance on compliance matters across business units. Coordinate with compliance officers in subsidiaries to ensure alignment and consistency. Requirements: Degree in law, economics, or a related discipline. Several years of compliance experience, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Proficient with MS Office applications. Strong communication skills and confidence in stakeholder engagement. Excellent analytical, conceptual, and process-oriented thinking. Independent, structured, and proactive work approach. Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. What’s on Offer: Stable employer with attractive pay aligned to collective agreements. Benefits include holiday bonuses, development opportunities, and flexible working hours. Additional perks such as employee parking, bike leasing, fitness offers, pension scheme, canteen access, and corporate discounts.

Cyber Defense Consultant – Remote Freelance Position | Cologne, Germany | €700–800 per day Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Cyber Defense Consultant for a freelance engagement supporting cybersecurity operations for a client based in Cologne, Germany. This is a highly technical, hands-on security engineering and consulting role requiring deep expertise in incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and defensive security operations. You will be directly involved in investigating security incidents, performing forensic analysis, conducting vulnerability assessments, and working hands-on with security tools and systems. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, provide immediate technical value, and deliver professional consulting services while defending against complex security threats. Key Responsibilities Hands-On Incident Response & Investigation Investigate and respond to security incidents from detection through containment and remediation Perform forensic analysis on compromised systems, including memory dumps, disk images, and log analysis Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering to understand attack vectors and tactics Execute incident response procedures and technical playbooks during active security events Analyse security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools to identify genuine threats Perform root cause analysis and document technical findings for post-incident reports Engage directly with affected systems to contain threats and support recovery Security Tools & Platform Engineering Hands-on configuration and optimisation of the Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps) Build and tune detection rules, hunting queries, and automated response workflows Configure and maintain SIEM platforms, correlation rules, and security use cases Integrate security tools and orchestrate automated response capabilities Troubleshoot technical issues across security infrastructure and monitoring tools Test and validate security controls and detection capabilities Vulnerability Assessment & Testing Perform hands-on vulnerability scanning across infrastructure and applications Conduct penetration testing exercises to identify security weaknesses Exploit and validate vulnerabilities to assess real-world risk Analyse scan results and manually verify findings Work with technical teams to validate and test remediation efforts Maintain and configure vulnerability scanning tools and assessment platforms Threat Hunting & Proactive Defense Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across the environment Analyse network traffic, system logs, and endpoint telemetry to identify anomalies Investigate suspicious activity and potential indicators of compromise Develop and execute custom detection logic and hunting hypotheses Perform deep-dive analysis of advanced persistent threats Build custom scripts and tools to support security operations SOC Provider & Technical Coordination Work directly with external SOC analysts during incident investigations Provide technical guidance and escalation support for complex security events Review and validate alerts and findings from SOC providers Collaborate on tuning detection rules and reducing false positives Participate in technical reviews of SOC performance and capabilities Share threat intelligence and technical indicators with SOC partners Essential Requirements Technical Experience Minimum 10 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in incident response Proven experience investigating and responding to complex security incidents Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing Direct experience configuring and managing security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, etc.) Experience working technically with external SOC providers Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps) Experience performing forensic analysis and malware investigations Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into new environments Previous freelance or consulting experience in similar roles Core Technical Skills Expert understanding of incident response methodologies (NIST, SANS) Hands-on SIEM experience (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) Deep technical knowledge of Windows, Linux, and networking Experience with forensic tools (EnCase, FTK, Volatility) Packet analysis skills (Wireshark, tcpdump) Malware analysis techniques and tooling Penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap) Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and kill chain models Practical cloud security experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Language Requirements Fluent English (written and spoken) German language skills are essential Security Frameworks & Standards Practical knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls Understanding of GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOX, and related regulations Experience validating and testing security controls Consulting Skills & Attributes Hands-on technical problem solver Able to make decisions under pressure during live incidents Self-starter who adapts quickly to new environments and tools Strong client-facing communication skills Professional consulting demeanour and presentation style Highly analytical with strong attention to detail Comfortable working in command-line environments Passion for emerging threats and attack techniques Excellent documentation and report-writing skills Ability to provide strategic security recommendations alongside implementation Desirable Banking or financial services sector experience Experience with SOAR platforms and security automation Background in offensive security or red teaming CTF participation or security research contributions Experience with threat intelligence platforms Cloud-native and container security experience Freelance Engagement Details Engagement Type: Freelance contract (Freiberufler) Location: Cologne, Germany (Köln) Duration: 12 months Work Model: Remote (German-speaking environment) Start Date: March 2026 Rate: Competitive daily rate based on experience Requirements: Valid German work permit or EU right to work Business Registration: Freiberufler or own company (GmbH / UG)