Financial Crime Compliance Expert (m/f/d) - temporary
At a glance
Mid-level Risk & Financial Compliance role at Lgt (Lgtcurrentvacancies). Vienna · full-time · from €59,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Review sanctions, KYC and account-opening work, plus monitoring of customer activity and transactions
- Assess alerts in the relevant systems and decide how to handle each result
- Answer Austrian questions on due diligence, money laundering and sanctions
- Help build and deliver training on money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions
- Contribute to local and group projects, working groups and other FCC initiatives
What you bring
- A university qualification or equivalent, ideally in economics or law, or relevant banking-apprenticeship experience
- At least three years in AML/CFT, audit, customer service or a law or audit firm focused on AML/CFT
- Strong working knowledge of rules covering anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions
- Excellent German and English communication skills
Who this fits
This mid-level, temporary role suits someone who can take responsibility, stay resilient under pressure and work well with a team. You’ll work in Vienna as part of an international compliance team. Another language, particularly one from Eastern Europe, is an advantage.
From the employer
LGT Bank Österreich, a branch of LGT Bank AG, is the largest international private bank in Austria. We offer comprehensive private banking services and employ around 250 people in Austria.
Our corporate culture is characterised by our unique ownership structure. We stand for entrepreneurial thinking, sustainability, a sense of responsibility and trust. Mutual respect, personal integrity and loyalty are the solid foundation of our work culture.
At the beginning of 2024, we were awarded 4th place among Austria's 50 best employers by the consulting firm “Great Place to Work”.
Job Description
We are looking for support for our Financial Crime Compliance-Team.
Your responsibilities:
Participation in the international compliance team with a focus on combating financial crime (sanctions, KYC/account openings, monitoring of transactions and customers).
Processing and evaluation of hits/alarms in the relevant IT tools.
Function as the point of contact for LGT's due diligence, money laundering and sanctions issues in Austria.
Participation in the design and implementation of training courses on money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions and related topics.
Supporting the FCC team in local and group-wide initiatives, working groups and projects.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent, ideally in economics or law; alternatively banking apprenticeship with relevant professional experience
- At least three years of experience in an AML/CFT role, audit/customer service, or in an auditing or law firm with an AML/CFT focus
- In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements in the areas of AML, CFT and sanctions
- Excellent communication skills in German and English; another foreign language, especially Eastern European, is an advantage
- High level of personal responsibility, resilience and team orientation, even in demanding situations
For this position, the yearly gross starting salary is at least EUR 59,000. The specific salary classification is based on the individual qualification and the professional experience relevant to the position. Additional voluntary benefits or variable remuneration are gladly pointed out in a personal conversation. The employment relationship is governed by the Collective Agreement for Employees of Banks and Bankers.
Have we sparked your interest and…
... would you like to join a "Great Place to Work" and grow professionally with us?
... are you excited about collaborating with a dedicated and highly motivated team?
... do you value the principles of a traditional and international family-owned business?
Contact Information
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact our HR Business Partner.
LGT Bank AG, Zweigniederlassung ÖsterreichHuman Resources
Tamara Havlicek