AFC Governance Advisor — AML/KYC & Sanctions

Erste Asset Management GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home option

Career development opportunities

Multinational team

Job summary

Erste Asset Management GmbH is seeking a Group AFC Governance professional to monitor and interpret regulatory developments, focusing on AML/KYC and sanctions. You will help define standards, provide advisory input to projects, and support business functions across the group.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong AFC knowledge, and English proficiency (German/CEE languages a plus). A hybrid work setup and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant AFC experience in banking, law firms, or regulators.
• Strong knowledge of AFC legislation, sanctions, export controls, AML/KYC.
• Assertive, analytical, and solution-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English; German or CEE languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret AFC regulatory developments, especially AML/KYC and sanctions.
• Define and enhance AFC standards, advisory processes, and escalation paths.
• Provide AFC input to projects and product approvals.
• Act as central AFC advisory contact for Group entities on AML/KYC and sanctions matters.
• Assess escalated sanctions-related cases and advise on customer and transaction matters.
• Prepare AFC briefings and targeted training on regulatory developments.

Skills

AFC/KYC knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

University degree in Law/Business/Economics

3–5 years banking/regulatory experience

Job description

Erste Asset Management GmbH is seeking a Group AFC Governance professional to monitor and interpret regulatory developments, focusing on AML/KYC and sanctions. You will help define standards, provide advisory input to projects, and support business functions across the group.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong AFC knowledge, and English proficiency (German/CEE languages a plus). A hybrid work setup and career development opportunities are offered.