AML/CFT & Sanctions Monitoring Officer (Permanent)

About the role

The AML/CFT/Sanctions and Monitoring Officer is a key member of the Compliance team, responsible for ensuring the bank meets all anti‑money‑laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and sanctions obligations. Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime, the role supports the second line of defence and acts as a backup for other compliance officers.

Key responsibilities

• Assess alerts generated by ex‑post and ex‑ante transaction monitoring systems, including real‑time filtering and name‑screening alerts.
• Prepare and submit suspicious transaction reports to the local Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in line with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee customer risk assessments at onboarding and conduct annual reviews of higher‑risk clients, including PEPs and dormant accounts.
• Assist in developing and updating KYC, AML, CFT and sanctions policies and procedures.
• Conduct controls on first‑line activities and verify compliance with professional obligations.
• Maintain communication with business units to discuss AML/KYC implications of new products and processes.
• Support internal and external reporting, including quarterly and annual AML/CFT activity summaries.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of AML, CFT and sanctions regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with transaction monitoring, alert investigation and suspicious activity reporting.
• Ability to assess customer risk and conduct thorough due‑diligence reviews.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with internal teams and regulators.

Required skills

• Familiarity with AML/CFT monitoring systems and name‑screening tools.
• Knowledge of KYC procedures and regulatory reporting standards.