FinCrime Analyst — AML/KYC & Sanctions Expert

Swan; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + RTT

Meal vouchers

Mobility package

Health insurance

Classpass/Gymlib discounts

Well-being support

Hybrid remote policy

Offsite annual gathering

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Swan, Europe’s embedded banking specialist, seeks a FinCrime Analyst to strengthen the 2nd line of defense for onboarding and financial crime controls. You will analyze KYC cases, advise on risk, and collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations to protect the company’s integrity.

Joining Swan means working with a cross-functional team dedicated to regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and protecting customers and partners across Europe.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in 2nd line compliance or advisory on onboarding cases.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML regulations (FATF, EU directives).
• Hands-on experience handling PEP, adverse media, and sanctions cases.
• Strong regulatory analysis skills with a rigorous mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to formalize clear opinions.
• Fluency in English and/or French; a 3rd European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• KYC advisory - second line: analyze escalations from first line and provide expert opinions.
• Conduct due diligence on PEP, adverse media, and sanctions matches with risk assessment and documentation.
• Analyze complex ownership structures and beneficial owners to inform onboarding decisions.
• Formulate onboarding recommendations based on regulatory analysis.
• Provide guidance on regulatory implications to support first-line teams.
• Draft procedures and SOPs to improve policies and controls.
• Support training of first-line teams on KYC topics.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Regulatory analysis

PEP / adverse media handling

Communication skills

English-French fluency

Proactive mindset

Job description

Swan, Europe’s embedded banking specialist, seeks a FinCrime Analyst to strengthen the 2nd line of defense for onboarding and financial crime controls. You will analyze KYC cases, advise on risk, and collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations to protect the company’s integrity.

Joining Swan means working with a cross-functional team dedicated to regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and protecting customers and partners across Europe.