Christoph K.
About Christoph K.
Christoph K. is the Head of Financial Crime Compliance for Continental Europe at Jefferies, with a background in law and extensive experience in compliance and legal roles in Frankfurt, Germany.
Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Jefferies
Christoph K. currently serves as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance for Continental Europe at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2023, based in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany. In this capacity, Christoph leads initiatives to monitor and mitigate risks associated with financial crime, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Deputy Head Of Compliance at Jefferies
Since 2020, Christoph K. has also held the position of Deputy Head Of Compliance and Deputy MLRO, overseeing compliance operations across Continental Europe at Jefferies. His responsibilities include assisting in the development of compliance policies, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining regulatory standards.
Former Associate at Ashurst
From 2017 to 2020, Christoph K. worked as an Associate at Ashurst in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany. During his tenure, he was involved in various legal and compliance-related projects, providing insights and expertise in financial regulations and corporate law.
Previous Role at Noerr
Christoph K. served as an Associate at Noerr from 2016 to 2017 in Frankfurt. In this position, he contributed to legal affairs, particularly in regulatory and compliance matters, leveraging his deep knowledge of the financial legal environment.
Academic and Early Career at Clifford Chance
In 2013, Christoph K. had a brief stint at Clifford Chance as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter mit akademischem Abschluss. This role helped him gain early exposure to the legal field, focusing on academic research and legal analysis.
Legal Education at Landgericht Mainz
Christoph K. pursued his legal studies at Landgericht Mainz, where he completed his Jurastudium, allgemein, earning the 2. Staatsexamen in 2015. This rigorous program provided him with comprehensive legal education and training over several decades.
Legal Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Christoph K. also studied at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, achieving his 1. Staatsexamen in Jurastudium, allgemein, by 2013. His education at this university laid a strong foundation for his subsequent legal career, equipping him with essential skills and knowledge.