AML/CFT Compliance Specialist — Sanctions, KYC & Training

Financeroles; Wien; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Bank Österreich, a branch of LGT Bank AG, is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance professional to strengthen international and local AML/CFT efforts, including sanctions and KYC monitoring.

You will join an experienced team, bringing a university degree or banking background with AML/CFT expertise, and fluent German and English. The role emphasizes governance, collaboration and professional integrity within a strong corporate culture.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent, ideally in economics or law; banking apprenticeship with relevant experience also acceptable.
• At least three years in AML/CFT, audit/customer service, or AML/CFT-focused law/firms.
• In-depth understanding of AML, CFT and sanctions regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication in German and English; another foreign language, especially Eastern European, is advantageous.
• High personal responsibility, resilience and team orientation, even in demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the international compliance team with a focus on combating financial crime (sanctions, KYC/account openings, monitoring of transactions and customers).
• Process and evaluate hits/alarms in the relevant IT tools.
• Function as the point of contact for due diligence, money laundering and sanctions issues in Austria.
• Participate in the design and implementation of training courses on money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions and related topics.
• Support FCC initiatives, working groups and projects at local and group levels.

Skills

Communication skills

German language

English language

Education

University degree / economics or law

Job description

LGT Bank Österreich, a branch of LGT Bank AG, is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance professional to strengthen international and local AML/CFT efforts, including sanctions and KYC monitoring.

You will join an experienced team, bringing a university degree or banking background with AML/CFT expertise, and fluent German and English. The role emphasizes governance, collaboration and professional integrity within a strong corporate culture.