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:

- 6 months (minimum) 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:

- Must possess a valid work permit or hold European Union/Schengen citizenship

- Highschool Diploma (12th Grade Complete)

- English B2 and German C1

- 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 proficiency

- Computer and OSINT literacy

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