AML Operations Specialist, 1st Line

We are looking for a number of AML Operations Specialists (1st Line) to join our team in Lithuania.

You should be a self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic and has a keen interest in AML and related areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate good organizational skills and will be able to deal with issues independently and as part of a team even when working under pressure with challenging deadlines.

Skills and Experience:
- Ability to comfortably handle change and in a fast-evolving environment
- Thinking outside the box
- Ability to self-motivate and learn fast
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent command of verbal and written English
- Experience in AML / KYC and related matters is a benefit
- Attention to detail, with a methodical and organized approach

Key Responsibilities:
- Inform management about issues that may involve rule violations or potential liability.
- Conduct analysis and due diligence search leveraging various third-party and internal databases and research tools.
- Assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of an anti-money laundering program for the 1st line (AML operations team).
- Investigate potentially suspicious activity generated through transaction monitoring cases.
- Write and file internal Suspicious Activity Reports through the appropriate reporting line.
- Briefing and reporting to senior management on matters relating to internal AML compliance policies and procedures.
- Utilize a variety of internal bank systems and external research tools to investigate, research, and prepare documentation related to anti-money laundering investigations or reviews consistent with resolution of the investigation/review.
- Process daily alerts generated from the Bank’s AML software, including the identification of unusual/suspicious activity through reviewing/analyzing account activity; ensures a basic understanding of the relationship and characteristics of the customer to determine whether escalation for further investigation is required.
- Overseeing and implementing an ongoing AML training program for other employees.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the group MLRO

Company offers:
- Work in an international start-up company;
- Various opportunities to grow within the company;
- Competitive salary;
- Working in a 3-shifts system / Flexible working hours;
- Possibility to make an impact on international business success.