Financial Crime Analyst

Interact with third party providers and customers to collect mandatory documentation required to complete CDD successfully and review / verify documentation received.

Thoroughly document research and analysis completed on clients and / or matters in a manner suitable for review by internal and external stakeholders (e.g., BaFin, EBA, Auditors, Internal Audit, etc.).

Identification of relative risks.

Communication with the various interlocutors in charge of files (customer manager / back office).

Manage various projects related to customer risks including financial crime, reputation, regulatory, security and fraud risks

Examine and investigate alerts generated from a transaction monitoring system and follow up on any anomalies occurring during customer onboarding or during customer AML reviews. This includes PEP / Sanctions and adverse media.

Provide AML advice and support to internal stakeholders.

Review and assess the AML and reputational risk associated with new client and matter requests.

Verification of the risks raised.

Classification and justification of alerts.

Processing of alerts (internal or external escalation / classification without follow-up) and perform investigations where there are ML / CTF suspicions regarding clients and / or matters and escalate findings clearly and concisely for internal review by the MRLO /Deputy MRLO.

Assist with any other AML compliance related matters or projects as identified and assigned by the MRLO / Deputy MRLO.

Participation in the continuous improvement of the process (identification / updating of processes and procedures)

Participation, as end user, in the test phases (process / tools)

Improved risk detection through the development and improvement of detection tools, analytical techniques and procedures.

Develop and implement innovative analysis and investigation techniques to improve the service's ability to detect and report new financial risks

Identify potential operational deficiencies and development opportunities of the systems used to maximize the profits they can generate

Diplome or experience (at least 1 year) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law or related field REQUIRED

Strong understanding of AML / CTF requirements and financial crime risks associated REQUIRED

Relevant AML experience, preferably in Fintech or an investment firm (min. 1 year) REQUIRED

Experience of AML / KYC / Due Diligence processes and systems REQUIRED

Experience with AML monitoring and screening REQUIRED

Good level english level REQUIRED

Ability to work collaboratively within a complex organization, across multiple cultures, geographies and disciplin REQUIRED

Highly developed skills in problem identification, research and analysis REQUIRED

Ability to solve problems independently DESIRED

Strong analytical and research skills REQUIRED

Attention to details REQUIRED

Exceptional organizational skills DESIRED

Strong written and verbal communication skills REQUIRED

Communication / Excellent interpersonal skills REQUIRED

Good organizational skills REQUIRED

Reactivity REQUIRED

Strategist DESIRED

Adaptability REQUIRED

Creativity / Curiosity REQUIRED

Ability to negotiate DESIRED

Entrepreneurial mindset DESIRED

Autonomous, able to take initiatives REQUIRED