Senior AML Specialist - Stockholm

Justera Group; Solna kommun; Hybrid; SEK 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

25 days annual leave

Wellness allowance 3,500 SEK

Competitive compensation and benefits

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Justera Group in Sweden is seeking experienced Senior AML Specialists to strengthen the financial crime compliance framework within a regulated financial services organisation. The role operates in the Second Line of Defence (2LoD) and focuses on independent oversight of AML controls and processes.

You will collaborate with AML Operations, Compliance and MLRO functions; start with hands-on SAR activities and investigations, then broaden to governance, risk assessments and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AML/financial crime experience in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to review SARs and regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, investigative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve SARs in line with regulations and internal policy.
• Provide guidance to investigation teams on case quality and defensibility.
• Perform second-line oversight of AML controls and processes.
• Analyse AML metrics and trends to identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with Compliance and MLRO functions on governance.

Skills

AML & Financial Crime

Regulated Industry Experience

SAR Processes

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Compliance Systems

RegTech Knowledge

Job description

About Justera Group

Justera Group AB is a leading Swedish IT consulting firm with great experience specializing in building high-performing technology teams and delivering end-to-end IT solutions. Led by dynamic female executives, Justera Group focuses on helping businesses harness the power of digital technologies to continuously evolve in today’s rapidly changing economy. The company has deep expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and recruitment services, providing clients with purpose-driven, well-trained consultants who consistently deliver efficient and effective results. Justera Group manages the entire talent lifecycle, from hiring to ongoing management, ensuring the right fit for each project on time and within budget. With their strong commitment to quality, collaboration, and client success, Justera Group is a trusted partner for technology innovation across Sweden.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Senior AML Specialists to support a regulated financial services organisation in strengthening and enhancing its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and broader financial crime compliance framework.

The role will primarily operate within the Second Line of Defence (2LoD) and will focus on independent, risk-based oversight of AML activities, controls and processes.

The successful consultants will work closely with AML Operations, Compliance stakeholders, senior financial crime professionals and relevant MLRO functions. The assignment will initially involve hands-on support with critical AML activities, before developing into broader second-line oversight responsibilities.

This includes assessing the design and effectiveness of AML controls, reviewing financial crime investigations and suspicious activity reporting, analysing risk trends and management information, and supporting regulatory readiness.

The position requires a strong understanding of AML regulations, excellent analytical and investigative skills, sound regulatory judgement and the ability to independently assess complex, sensitive and potentially high-risk financial crime cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with applicable regulations and internal requirements.
• Review AML investigations for quality, completeness, rationale and regulatory defensibility.
• Provide feedback and guidance to investigation teams.
• Identify complex, sensitive and high-risk cases requiring escalation.
• Perform second-line oversight of AML controls and processes.
• Assess Transaction Monitoring effectiveness and identify potential control weaknesses.
• Conduct thematic reviews covering SARs, investigations, escalation decisions and financial crime typologies.
• Analyse AML metrics, trends and management information to identify emerging risks.
• Assess AML risks across products, services and customer segments.
• Support AML risk assessments for new products, business changes and control enhancements.
• Contribute to AML governance, documentation and regulatory readiness.
• Work closely with Compliance, AML Operations and MLRO functions.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk or Compliance within a regulated environment.
• Experience in banking, payments, fintech or financial services.
• Strong practical experience with SAR processes, including investigation, drafting, review, approval or filing.
• Good understanding of AML regulatory requirements, financial crime typologies and escalation requirements.
• Experience reviewing AML investigations and making independent risk-based assessments.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial crime matters.

Preferred Experience

• Second Line of Defence, Compliance Oversight, Quality Assurance or Risk experience.
• Transaction Monitoring and control effectiveness assessment experience.
• Experience working with or supporting an MLRO.
• Experience conducting thematic reviews and AML trend analysis.
• Knowledge of European and/or US AML requirements.
• Familiarity with FIU processes and financial crime guidance.
• Experience with new product risk assessments or AML control enhancement projects.
• Experience working across multiple products, markets or jurisdictions.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and innovative workplace driving advancements in cutting-edge robotic technologies
• The opportunity to collaborate with talented cross-functional teams on meaningful and impactful projects
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive culture that fosters continuous learning, growth, and professional development
• Flexible hybrid working model for an optimal work-life balance
• 25 days of annual leave to recharge and relax
• An annual wellness allowance of 3,500 SEK to support your health and wellbeing