Financial Crime Compliance Expert (m/f/d) - temporary

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 the largest international private bank in Austria. We offer comprehensive private banking services and employ around 250 people in Austria.

Our corporate culture is characterised by our unique ownership structure. We stand for entrepreneurial thinking, sustainability, a sense of responsibility and trust. Mutual respect, personal integrity and loyalty are the solid foundation of our work culture.

At the beginning of 2024, we were awarded 4th place among Austria's 50 best employers by the consulting firm “Great Place to Work”.

Job Description

We are looking for support for our Financial Crime Compliance-Team.

Your responsibilities:

• Participation in the international compliance team with a focus on combating financial crime (sanctions, KYC/account openings, monitoring of transactions and customers).

• Processing and evaluation of hits/alarms in the relevant IT tools.

• Function as the point of contact for LGT's due diligence, money laundering and sanctions issues in Austria.

• Participation in the design and implementation of training courses on money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions and related topics.

• Supporting the FCC team in local and group-wide initiatives, working groups and projects.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent, ideally in economics or law; alternatively banking apprenticeship with relevant professional experience
• At least three years of experience in an AML/CFT role, audit/customer service, or in an auditing or law firm with an AML/CFT focus
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements in the areas of AML, CFT and sanctions
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; another foreign language, especially Eastern European, is an advantage
• High level of personal responsibility, resilience and team orientation, even in demanding situations

For this position, the yearly gross starting salary is at least EUR 59,000. The specific salary classification is based on the individual qualification and the professional experience relevant to the position. Additional voluntary benefits or variable remuneration are gladly pointed out in a personal conversation. The employment relationship is governed by the Collective Agreement for Employees of Banks and Bankers.

Contact Information

LGT Bank AG, Zweigniederlassung Österreich

Human Resources

Tamara Havlicek