Transaction Monitoring with Swedish

Tasks

The AML Alert Specialist shall perform the following tasks:

• Perform timely and accurate reviews on high risk consumers and potential sanction matches;
• Perform timely and accurate reviews of AML/CTF transaction monitoring alerts;
• Escalate any and all observations of deviations or unusual consumer behaviors indicative of money laundering/terrorism financing downstream for further investigation in a prompt and appropriate manner.

Role and Responsibilities

The AML Alert Specialist has the following responsibilities:

• Adhere to set performance expectations (SLAs, quality standards etc.);
• Actively obtain up-to-date  knowledge of client's AML policies, instructions and routines;
• Identify and highlight procedural and/or knowledge gaps and improvement opportunities within the scope of responsibilities;
• Engage with relevant stakeholders on matters concerning operational work/issues/opportunities for improvement in a structured, cohesive, and constructive manner.

Preferred background

For this role, the following experience is preferred:

• Minimum 6 months (Analyst) / 12 months (Senior) of experience in KYC, EDD, AML, Transaction Monitoring or Compliance roles within the financial services industry or risk consulting services.
• Relevant experience from working within FinTech, Banking, or Financial institutions; Relevant experience with operational work.

Qualifications and skills

To be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Basic knowledge of relevant AML and CTF typologies and regulatory obligations (desirable);
• General knowledge of the Financial Service Industry (e-commerce, BNPL, Retail Banking products and services etc.);
• Time management skills;
• Good communication skills both in written and verbal communication;
• English and Swedish proficiency
• Computer and OSINT literacy.