Compliance Officer

About the position

We are looking for our new Financial Crimes Compliance Officer (“CO”) with a focus on AML/CFT transaction monitoring to partner with our team in New York in executing our AML/CFT compliance program. At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That is why we are deeply committed to providing the compliance solutions that focus on creating value for our New York Branch. We are creating a service oriented environment where we coordinate with business and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you will be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger. Join Financial Crimes Compliance, New York - as our new Financial Crimes Compliance Officer focusing on transaction monitoring while having the opportunity to grow your career by assisting with other aspects of the Branch’s AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program. Here you will learn how all the pieces of a program link together. Be a part of building a program on which the branch can develop future growth and where your ideas and experiences are valued. We add value by challenging the status quo and seeking learning and understanding of industry best practices from a variety of sources. In turn, we seek to create a great experience working with business to enhance their understanding of the nature of financial crimes compliance and value it provides to building growth. As the Financial Crimes Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in creating a trustworthy and valuable partnership with your Nordea New York Branch colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Executing processes and procedures for case investigations, escalations, and the reviewing and filing of suspicious activity reports and providing feedback where processes can be enhanced.
• Monitoring of the quality of alerts that are not escalated into cases and providing feedback.
• Peer-reviewing work-product from the senior CO in the team.
• Assisting with the implementation of management information systems for transaction monitoring.
• Assisting alert-level staff in enhancing alert-level reviews, operations, and supporting documentation.
• Contributing to the overall development of the AML/CFT and sanctions program.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant transaction monitoring experience at the case-level.
• Proven track record of case investigations and SAR preparation, providing feedback and assessing quality against defined standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong English skills both written and spoken.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice-to-haves

• CAMs Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Data analysis skills are preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (employees may work from home up to 40% of the available working days each month).