Exciting Opportunity: Senior Compliance Officer (Assurance Unit)

You might have seen similar ads from us before- it is because we are growing! We have rearranged our internal operations to be even more efficient and faster to react in this so very important area of Sanctions and by reevaluating our operating model we have recognized that we need some extra strength to be brought into the teams :)

Yes, you can! That's our attitude towards our work, ambitions, ideas and relationships. At Luminor, we offer an exceptional chance to strive towards excellence, ensuring our operations not only meet but transcend regulatory expectations. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, both professionally and personally. As we aim to establish ourselves as the local banking champion, we welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our journey.

Joining our Assurance Unit as a Senior Compliance Officer, you will become part of a warm, diverse, and inclusive team. We're looking forward to welcoming a colleague who would like to seize the opportunity to work with complex AML/CTF/CFP and Sanctions tasks and contribute to building a robust and efficient AML/CFT/CFP & Sanctions Compliance Office function within the Bank.

What's In It For You:

• Flexibility. Flexible working hours, remote work and a possibility to work from anywhere in the EU, Iceland, Switzerland and the UK (in total 90 days per year)
• International teams. Teams that go outside Pan-Baltic borders where people value challenging work together with good humour and having fun
• More vacation. Additional week of vacation available to all employees who have been in the company for 1 year or more
• Volunteer time off. We care about giving back to society, therefore, you will get additional days off for volunteering purposes
• Paid leave. We are proud of our employees who are participating in military training. Therefore, Luminor offers 30 fully paid calendar days for military training every year
• Health benefits. A competitive benefits package in addition to your salary that includes health insurance after the first 3 months pass in all three Baltic states as well as Health days in case of your absence due to sickness without a doctor's note needed
• Wellbeing. Access to tools and resources that help to feel good and be productive at work and in life
• Professional growth. Internal and external training programs, workshops, conferences, online training etc.
• Gross salary. 3200-4900 EUR/month, which is to be determined depending on your level of experience and competencies

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to the design of AML/CFT and Sanctions area assurance program by providing input to Compliance risk assessment, control testing and assurance planning activities
• Ensure compliance with international and local regulatory requirements in AML/CFT and Sanctions area in Luminor by working with risk owners, driving and performing assurance, testing and control activities on a Pan-Baltic level, including subsequent internal reporting related to outcomes of the review
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Group level AML/CFT and Sanctions area framework by identifying areas of improvement, initiating and following up on the implementation of process improvements in AML/CFT and Sanctions area on pan-Baltic level
• Perform strategic and data-driven analysis in AML/CFT and Sanctions area
• Map regulations to risks and controls in AML/CFT and Sanctions area
• Provide internal training, advice and support to Luminor employees on complex AML/CFT and Sanctions cases
• Contribute to AML and Sanctions risk assessment while contributing to creating a great customer experience 
• Prepare regular and ad hoc internal and external reports

What We Expect: 

• 3+ years of experience in AML/CFT and/or Sanctions areas within the financial sector, supervisory authorities or audit companies
  
• Familiarity with assurance or audit activities, regulatory compliance in AML/CFT and Sanctions area requirements
• An academic degree in Law, Audit or equivalent
• Certification in AML and/or Sanctions areas would be an advantage
• Understanding of Bank products and processes
• Structured way of working, attention to details
• Analytical skills and a holistic, strategic mindset
• High level of motivation, combined...