About the job AML and Sanctions Professional
Company & Culture
EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting-edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our proprietary trading platform offers seamless access to diverse financial instruments including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options all within a single, multi-currency account.
We cultivate a culture that transcends the ordinary, where rapid responses to market dynamics and proactive problem-solving are the norm. At EXANTE, the potential to make a meaningful impact is ever-present. Our team members continuously pursue personal and professional growth, empowered to spearhead change across people, processes, and products. True innovation stems from an insatiable desire for improvement, and everyone at EXANTE is committed to fostering this spirit and propelling the company into the future.
As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 600 talented employees from 65 nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a senior AML and Sanctions Compliance professional to join and strengthen our growing team of AML and Sanctions experts. If you have experience in the field, possess strong analytical and/or investigative skills, and are open-minded, flexible, and eager to challenge the status quo and contribute, we would be delighted to review your application and potentially welcome you to our team.
You will be ensuring that tasks and processes align with the Company’s strategy and are adapted as needed through close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. We expect you to take an active role in further developing the area, challenging existing workflows, and fostering a positive and engaging workplace for both yourself and peers around you. You are also expected to stay current with new and emerging threats in global sanctions regulations and AML laws.
Reporting Line Group Head of AML and Sanctions
Worksite Remote/Hybrid (depending on location)
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth investigations and research on client’s transactions, identify potentially suspicious transactions using various internal and external systems and databases. Being able to connect dots between seemingly unrelated activities and detect unusual patterns indicative of money laundering or sanctions evasion.
Compiling internal SAR and alert/case narratives summarizing the results of investigations to the MLRO.
Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies, identify areas for improvements and mitigation.
Take an active role in continuing to develop the area, to challenge our current way of working and to make this a great workplace for your team and yourself.
Develop and maintain AML/Sanctions area policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficiency and adherence to internal and external compliance standards.
Act as a subject matter resource on the AML/Sanctions policies and procedures.
Wider knowledge of Anti-Financial crime risk (ABC and/or fraud) will be considered as an advantage.
Stay current with changing laws, evolving regulations, and emerging threats in the EU and globally and be able of adapting them to internal policies, procedures and tools.
Stay on top of new and emerging threats in global sanctions regulations and AML laws.
Provide guidance and training to employees on AML and sanctions-related matters.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of AML, counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and sanctions regulations, including OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions regimes.
Minimum 3 years of experience in AML and sanctions compliance, preferably in the banking, brokerage and/ or fintech.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field (a master's or professional certification such as CAMS, CGSS, or ICA is an advantage).
Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems and sanctions screening tools.
Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct complex investigations and assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Attention to details and ability to prioritize your tasks.
Personality / Mindset
Integrity & loyalty.
Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills
A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box.
Overachiever mentality.
Capability to work and succeed in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
We offer*
Competitive salary
Annual performance-based bonus
*Corporate benefits
Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and professional working environment
Ongoing education & training programs
Global career & networking opportunities
Remote work
*Benefits can vary depending on employment setup and the location.
A group of disruptive technology experts created EXANTE. With an impressive track record in the industry and knowledge of the markets, our systems are built to democratize access to global financial instruments for professional traders and institutional investors.