Branch Head of AML

NOBA Bank Group; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NOBA Bank Group seeks a Branch Head of AML/CTF to lead first-line AML operations in Norway, turning regulatory expectations into practical, well-controlled everyday processes. You’ll guide a dedicated team and partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal and Front Office to embed robust controls.

You will ensure day-to-day execution of AML/CTF policies, lead KYC and enhanced due diligence, supervise ongoing monitoring and alert handling, and translate policies into actionable workflows with a pragmatic,

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Finance, Law, Economics or a related field.
• 5-8 years of hands-on AML/CTF experience within banking or financial services, including KYC and transaction monitoring.
• Proven experience implementing AML frameworks, policies and procedures, and running first-line controls.
• Good understanding of AML regulation in a Nordic/EU context, including the AML package (AMLR).
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Fluency in Norwegian or Swedish, and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day execution of AML/CTF policies, procedures and controls.
• Lead the AML specialist team and AML Team Manager, fostering competence development and engagement
• Lead first-line execution of KYC, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Run day-to-day transaction monitoring and alert handling, and escalating suspicious activity in line with established procedures
• Translate policies and procedures into workable processes and workflows
• Ensure correct performance and documentation of first-line controls, and follow up on deviations and remediation actions
• Coordinate internal and external audits and remediation activities
• Provide pragmatic AML guidance to business stakeholders

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Language skills

Education

Finance/Law/Economics degree

Tools

KYC systems

Transaction monitoring tools

Job description

Do you thrive where regulation meets real business impact? As our Branch Head of AML, you'll lead first-line AML/CTF operations in Bank Norwegian, turning regulatory expectations into practical, well-controlled everyday processes. You'll guide a dedicated team and be a trusted voice for stakeholders across the organization. This is your chance to make a visible difference in a role where structure, collaboration and courage go hand in hand – in true NOBA spirit.

We are the first-line team keeping AML/CTF at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations and Front Office, we put the AML/CTF policies, procedures and controls into practice. We collaborate across borders with group functions, auditors and regulators to keep our controls strong and our operations secure. Together, we take ownership of how our controls work in practice and continuously look for ways to improve – always with a pragmatic, risk-based mindset guiding our work.

About The Role

• Ensure day-to-day execution of AML/CTF policies, procedures and controls.
• Lead the AML specialist team and AML Team Manager, fostering competence development and engagement
• Lead first-line execution of KYC, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Run day-to-day transaction monitoring and alert handling, and escalating suspicious activity in line with established procedures
• Translate policies and procedures into workable processes and workflows
• Ensure correct performance and documentation of first-line controls, and follow up on deviations and remediation actions
• Coordinate internal and external audits and remediation activities
• Provide pragmatic AML guidance to business stakeholders

Who We're Looking For

• A relevant degree in Finance, Law, Economics or a related field
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in AML/CTF within banking or financial services, including KYC and transaction monitoring
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining AML frameworks, policies and procedures, and running first-line controls
• Good understanding of AML regulation in a Nordic/EU context, including the new AML package (AMLR)
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Fluency in Norwegian or Swedish, and English

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Practical Information

• Start: By agreement
• Location: Snarøyveien 36, Fornebu
• Form of employment: Permanent with 6 months probation
• Working hours: Core time 9-15
• Application deadline: October 18
• For this position, we conduct a credit check on the candidate we offer the job to. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory result.

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