Financial Crime Analyst – International Exposure

Meaningful role within a growing financial institution
International corporate banking environment with senior-level exposure
Opportunity to take ownership of AML investigations and higher-value financial activity

This AML opportunity is with a well-established, regulated financial institution with an international corporate client base, offering you the chance to develop your career in a stable, professionally driven banking environment. You will join an established Compliance function and work alongside experienced professionals and senior stakeholders, gaining valuable experience across a broad range of AML and financial crime matters. The role provides the opportunity to take ownership of key AML activities while continuing to develop your knowledge and expertise within a supportive team environment, empowering you to develop your technical expertise and progress towards greater responsibility.

This position offers hands-on experience across AML/CFT, KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions and financial crime investigations, providing a strong foundation for long-term career development within financial crime compliance. You will also gain insight into corporate banking and work with international clients across a range of sectors, helping you build a broader understanding of financial crime risks within a regulated banking environment.

The organisation places strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration and building long-term expertise, allowing you to expand your responsibilities as you progress. For someone looking to strengthen their AML experience in banking, this role offers a varied, engaging environment where you can develop your technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and stakeholder management skills while building a solid skill set for future career progression.

You will:

Oversee AML/CFT controls and transaction monitoring, reviewing escalated transactions, suspicious activity, sanctions screening and high-risk cases in line with regulatory requirements
Manage customer risk and due diligence activities, including EDD reviews, customer risk assessments and ongoing KYC requirements
Maintain the AML/CFT framework and regulatory reporting, supporting reporting, business risk assessments, policies, procedures and regulatory submissions

Skills /Experience:

2+ years of experience in AML/CFT, compliance, risk, or financial crime
Understanding of AML/CFT regulations
Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to assess complex or higher-risk customer activity

Salary / Remuneration: €35,000 - €45,000 (Depending on Experience) + Attractive employee benefits package

For more information, contact Catarina Pinto confidentially on +356 2601 6768.

I specialise in recruiting for Compliance, AML and Risk Management. If you wish to discuss this or other Compliance-related opportunities, please feel free to contact me.

About Accelerate – Accelerate Recruitment is a Specialist Finance and Legal Recruitment Consultancy based in Malta.

Financial Crime Analyst – International Exposure

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