Senior AML Lead - First-Line Compliance & Controls

NOBA Bank Group; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,300,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NOBA Bank Group is seeking a Branch Head of AML to lead the first-line AML/CTF operations in Norway, turning regulatory expectations into practical, well-controlled processes. You will guide a dedicated team, bridging local operations with group standards and collaborating across Compliance, Risk, Legal and Front Office.

You will drive day-to-day execution of AML/CTF policies, lead the AML specialist team, and oversee KYC, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring, while coordinating audits and

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Finance, Law, Economics or a related field.
• 5-8 years of hands-on AML/CTF experience in 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.

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 escalate 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

Leadership

AML/CTF knowledge

KYC & monitoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory execution

Nordic/EU AML

Norwegian/Swedish

English

Education

Relevant degree in Finance, Law, Economics

Job description

NOBA Bank Group is seeking a Branch Head of AML to lead the first-line AML/CTF operations in Norway, turning regulatory expectations into practical, well-controlled processes. You will guide a dedicated team, bridging local operations with group standards and collaborating across Compliance, Risk, Legal and Front Office.

You will drive day-to-day execution of AML/CTF policies, lead the AML specialist team, and oversee KYC, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring, while coordinating audits and