Financial Crime Compliance Expert (m/f/d) Vienna (AT)

LGT Bank Österreich, a branch of LGT Bank AG, is the largest international private bank in Austria. We offer comprehensive private banking services and employ around 250 people in Austria. Our corporate culture is characterised by our unique ownership structure. We stand for entrepreneurial thinking, sustainability, a sense of responsibility and trust. Mutual respect, personal integrity and loyalty are the solid foundation of our work culture. At the beginning of 2024, we were recognised as one of the 50 best employers in Austria by the consulting firm "Great Place to Work". In the Medium category (100-249 employees), we improved to 4th place and even achieved 1st place among financial institutions.

Job Summary:

In this position, you will be instrumental in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crime risks. You will work closely with various departments to ensure that the bank complies with relevant laws and regulations. This role will support the Second Line of Defense (SLD) in ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures and controls are developed, implemented and maintained.

Your Responsibilities:

• As a member of the Compliance Department's international team, you will contribute to the organization's efforts in financial crime compliance. Your responsibilities will include working on sanctions, account openings/KYC reviews, and transaction/customer monitoring. While you will have autonomy in your work, collaboration with your fellow experts is essential.
• The processing of hits/alerts in relevant IT tools is part of your area of responsibility.
• You are the contact person for due diligence, money laundering, and sanction-related issues at LGT in Austria.
• You will support the development and delivery of training for staff, particularly money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and related areas.
• You support and represent the FCC team in local and group-wide initiatives, working groups, and projects.

• University degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in economics or law. Alternatively, banking apprenticeship and working experience in a similar role accepted.
• At least three years of experience in an AML/CFT department, an audit/customer service department, or an audit firm/law firm working on AML/CFT topics is required.
• An understanding of the regulatory requirements in the area of AML/CFT/sanctions rounds off your profile.
• You have excellent communication skills in German and English; knowledge of another foreign language, especially an Eastern European language, is an advantage.
• You are a diligent and adaptable team member (m/f/d) who remains passionate about the overall goals, even in exciting circumstances.

What we offer in this position:

• Home office (up to 8 days for full-time/month) & flexitime
• Employee health and wellbeing programme (including coaching)
• Access to internal & external trainings as well as coaching & mentoring programmes
• Ticket for public transport in Vienna (job ticket), meal vouchers, free fruit & nuts, tea and coffee and ice cream in summer
• Ergonomic office in 1010 Vienna with events such as summer party and Christmas party
• and many other discounts & benefits as listed below

Have we sparked your interest and...

...do you want to be part of a GreatPlace2 Work and Grow?

... do you want to actively craft the further expansion of the Austrian branch?

... do you appreciate the values of a traditional and international family business?

In addition to a very interesting field of activity, we offer you an attractive salary package. The planned gross annual salary is EUR 70,000.00 (all-in incl. bonus). Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, overpayment is possible. This position is a temporary replacement for a minimum of one year – we will discuss further details in a personal interview.