AML Specialist
Svea Bank
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Barcelona • 🇪🇸 Spain
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Develop and implement AML processes: Ensure Svea PE’s AML processes comply with the bank’s overall guidelines and applicable legislation, and adapt to future changes
- Implement improvements and drive efficiency in handling KYC/AML-related cases
- Create and update routine descriptions, manuals, and other documentation for the function
- Responsible for local implementation of new or adjusted legal framework
- Be the Local model counterpart: assist and support Model owner in questions, updates of existing models, implementation of new models and validation of models
- Conduct quality control of completed investigations
- Define requirements for internal and external systems based on AML/CTF needs
- Conduct ongoing assessments of money laundering risks within the business area and develop measures to mitigate these risks
- Assist the Complaints Officer and Corporate Legal Department with customer complaints following a decision to decline a new customer relationship or terminate an existing customer relationship
- Assist during audits and reviews
- Train employees on new AML/CTF routines and processes
Requirements
- Academic degree in economics, law, or another relevant field
- At least 8 years’ experience in a similar AML role
- At least 8 years’ experience in the banking or financial services industry
- Excellent knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and risk-based approaches
- Experience in process development projects
- Strong analytical skills and ability to handle complex investigations
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel
- Completed fit and proper assessment according to applicable regulations
- Professional proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
- Other languages are a plus
Benefits
- 23 vacation days + 2 additional free disposal days per year
- Professional development workshops and seminars
- Flexible compensation plan (transport, restaurants, kindergarten) via Cobee
- Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and Adeslas
- Urban mobility with Kleta (bike program)
- Free healthy, organic, and sustainable fruit
- A Wellness Program covering 6 areas (occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, and environmental) with 34 activities to choose from
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AML processesKYCCTF regulationsprocess developmentrisk assessmentquality controlinvestigationsExcelmodel validationdocumentation
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunicationtrainingproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
fit and proper assessment