AML specialist / Senior Specialist

We are EUROPEAN MERCHANT BANK - contemporary bank with a human touch.

We combine the best face-to-face banking consultancy with the speed and flexibility that digital banking brings. Following our vision - Banking for Growth, EUROPEAN MERCHANT BANK will focus on delivering contemporary accessible financial products to SME’s, FinTech’s & Entrepreneurs.

We are looking for an AML Specialist / Senior Specialist in Transaction Monitoring and Screening Team to work in Vilnius office who will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing account transactions to detect money laundering and terrorist financing activities and report these activities, if any, to appropriate authorities. Also, to ensure that we are compliant with AML/CTF and International Sanctions policies, national and international regulations and industry guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• To investigate, analyze and resolve transaction monitoring and screening alerts,

• To collect, review and verify documentation and information about the customer,

• To review and analyze customer profiles and account activities to identify and report any suspicious activities or transactions to the appropriate authorities,

• To assist in preparing regulatory and internal reports in AML/CTF area meeting deadlines and report requirements,

• To assist in periodical review and testing of transaction monitoring and screening tools to ensure their correct functionality,

• To provide insights and suggestions in order to make transaction monitoring and screening operations more effective,

• To follow up the national and international regulations in AML/CTF and International Sanctions and assist MLRO in implementing these to the Bank’s processes, products and activities,

• To contribute to the development and update of the internal policies and procedures in AML/CTF area and oversee the implementation of those policies and procedures under guidance of MLRO,

• To support colleagues from other departments in relation to AML/CTF and International Sanctions issues.

Requirements:
• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Law or related discipline,

• Minimum 3-year’ Experience in financial industry in the area of Financial Sanctions, KYC, AML alert analysis process and related issues (either in Operations/Back office or in Compliance),

• Fluent in English and Lithuanian. This is an absolute requirement. Any other language is an asset,

• Excellent critical and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail,

• Team player, however able to work under minimal supervision and to multi-task,

• Proficient in MS Office,

• ICA, ACAMS certification is an advantage,

• Understanding of financial crime typologies and ability to identify suspicious activity related to AML/CTF and overall interest in AML/CTF field and constantly seeking knowledge.

We will ensure that exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience, and requirements for the corresponding job function.

Salary range: starts at minimum 1900 EUR gross/monthly).

We will ensure that exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience, and requirements for the corresponding job function.  Salary range: starts at minimum 1900 EUR gross/monthly).