Chief AML

Job ID: 22372 

Would you like to become part of a KYC due diligence team and make a tangible difference trough complex analysis working in close collaboration with other units in Group Financial Crime Prevention and the Customer Responsible Unit?

KYC Services - Correspondent Banks & PSPs is an expert team performing analysis and due diligence on Nordea’s correspondent banks and payment services providers (PSPs), including due diligence calls and ongoing monitoring. We implement new regulatory changes and best practice from the industry to constantly secure compliance for these very complex customer segments.

We are looking for a new colleague to join us in this very dynamic and interesting area of the bank. Join us – now is your chance 

Your future responsibilities

The team performs KYC and ongoing monitoring of Nordea’s bank counterparties globally as well as on payment service providers. As a Specialist or an Expert in the team, you will do in-depth analysis, problem solving, interact with internal and external stakeholders as part of the KYC due diligence process. You will also be involved in due diligence calls as part of the on-going enhanced due diligence process.

More specifically, your tasks will, among others, include: Conduct desktop due diligence (CDD/ODD/OEDD) on collected information analysing non-financial risks with specific focus on Financial Crime Compliance Prepare, lead and summarise KYC due diligence files for Customer Evaluation Board Meetings (EVB) and compliance conference calls Provide expertise knowledge to Relationship Managers on Financial Crime Compliance exposure, risks and mitigating factors related to their customers Manage and understand transaction monitoring analysis, adverse media, sanction hits etc. Collect, understand and apply data and intelligence on high risk countries, activities and business, including the political and regulatory environment in relation to correspondent banking Co-ordinate activities with various internal stakeholders

This is an opportunity to become an expert in financial crime prevention related to banks and payment service providers, which are complex and specialised areas with high focus from regulators, key counterparties and Nordea senior management. It is also a chance to be involved in developing best practice and industry standards of due diligence on payment intermediaries, which is a rapidly growing and evolving area. You will work in a challenging, exciting and diverse area with many complex and varied tasks and join an international team of passionate people with strong expertise and great team spirit.

The position is based in Høje Taastrup.

Who you are

We are looking for colleagues who thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Qualities like good time management, reliability, being solution-oriented and focused on continuous improvement are part of your behaviour. You are outgoing, value collaboration and engage naturally with stakeholders, colleagues and customers with different nationalities and backgrounds. You also have the courage to speak up and ask difficult questions while still ensuring great customer experiences and collaboration. 

Your experience and skills include:  Experience within either AML, financial crime prevention, compliance, risk management, due diligence, payment service providers, correspondent banking, audit or other relevant business experience. Strong analytical and research skills Great presentation and writing skills Being passionate, taking ownership and enjoying collaboration Fluency in English is a prerequisite

 
Enhanced due diligence, sanctions, transaction monitoring, regulatory experience and knowledge is an advantage. Skills in other languages than English are highly advantageous.

If this sounds like you, get in touch