AML Compliance Analyst with German Language, KYC

Amazon; Lu; Ibrido; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join the KYC Compliance Operation team.

The role focuses on onboarding and ongoing KYC due diligence, sanctions/PEP checks, and applying delegated authority to approve cases while maintaining thorough records. The ideal candidate will have AML/compliance experience, a law/business/economics/tech/finance background, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Business, Economics, Technology or Finance.
• Experience in AML or Compliance.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and KYC requirements.

Mansioni

• Conduct onboarding and ongoing KYC Customer Due Diligence checks including identity and business verification.
• Review sanctions and PEP screening results and escalate/seek approval from senior management when required.
• Exercise delegated authority to approve cases after competency demonstrated and maintain proper records.
• Identify exceptions, escalations and ensure documentation of concerns; support regulatory changes in processes.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen compliance controls and improve quality and customer experience.
• Identify process gaps and recommend changes to reduce KYC-related risks and improve efficiency.
• Prepare and report KYC/AML metrics.

Conoscenze

AML/compliance knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Law / Business / Economics / Technology / Finance

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

PLEASE NOTE: This job can either be worked from home (but within Luxembourg) or from the Amazon Office in Luxembourg.

Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. (APE) and Amazon Payments UK Limited (APUK) is seeking a dynamic, innovative and motivated Compliance Analyst to join our growing KYC Compliance Operation team. This role is critical to support the rapid expansion of Amazon’s payments business and ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory compliance standards across all licensed products under APE and APUK.

As part of the first line of defence (1LOD), the Compliance Analyst plays a key role in completing and reviewing customer due diligence (CDD) and broader compliance tasks. The role includes delegated authority to approve cases, ensuring that regulatory obligations are met while balancing operational efficiency and customer experience. Analysts collaborate with wider operations team, the 2LoD Compliance Office, process team, the KYC program, and screening team, and will contribute to projects that enhance processes and controls.

Key job responsibilities

• Conduct onboarding and ongoing KYC Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks, including identity and business verification.
• Review sanctions and PEP screening results and request approval from senior management where required.
• Exercise delegated authority to approve cases once performance and competency are demonstrated. Review escalation and apply holistic assessment.
• Identify and document exceptions, escalated areas of concern and ensure appropriate records are maintained.
• Support the implementation of regulatory changes into processes.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen regulatory compliance, improve quality and support better customer experience.
• Identify process gaps and recommend changes that improve efficiency, strengthen compliance controls, and reduce KYC-related risks.
• Prepare and report KYC/AML metrics

Basic Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in German
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Economics, Technology or Finance
• Experience in AML or Compliance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications
• Strong working knowledge of Compliance, AML and KYC related laws and other relevant regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• AML related certification
• Experience in payments or e-commerce
• Fluency in other European languages is an added advantage.

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Company - Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.

Job ID: A10495567