GFCP Expert/GFCP Senior Expert to SARM Breaches and Exceptions team in GFCP Sanctions

Job ID: 24553 

Would you like to contribute to building a better bank serving a meaningful role in society? We are now looking for a GFCP Expert or GFCP Senior Expert to join our team managing international sanctions breaches.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger. 

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Sanctions Breaches and Exceptions team. As GFCP Expert / GFCP Senior Expert with a focus on handling suspected sanctions breach cases, your role involves investigating, assessing and reporting suspected breaches of international sanctions regulations and Nordea internal sanctions policies. You will collaborate across Group Financial Crime Prevention (GFCP), GFCP Sanctions Team, Business Areas (BAs) and Group Financial Crime Compliance (GFCC – 2LoD) on cases involving activities which appear to be in suspected breach of international sanctions regulation or Nordea internal sanctions policies. You will think end-to-end around sanctions exposure across Nordea’s business. 

This is an opportunity for you to contribute to the growth of Nordea´s sanctions breaches management capability, by investigating, reporting and securing effective mitigation of identified risks. The role sits within the GFCP Sanctions Advisory and Risk Management team (SARM) in the GFCP Sanctions team.
 
We are passionate, professional and focused on doing the right thing. You will be part of a team interacting with stakeholders based across the Nordics, UK, Poland & Estonia.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contributing to the 1LoD breaches management capability, by defining and implementing procedures and tools to manage and monitor sanctions breaches
• Driving business as usual, by conducting investigation and reporting of suspected breaches, including the recording and maintenance of adequate MI for stakeholders and tracking of mitigating actions
• Collaborating across the organization with teams such as: Sanctions Incident Management, Business Area, including Business Risk Managers (BRM’s), Product Responsible Units (PRU’s) and Customer Responsible Units (CRU’s), other teams in SARM and GFCC

The role can be located in Tallinn, Warsaw, Helsinki or Stockholm.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.  

To build a successful career with us, you’ll work well with others and always act with the customer’s needs in mind. You love learning and trying new things, and you’re excited about bringing your ideas to the table. You’re honest and dependable, willing to speak up even when it’s difficult, and committed to empowering others. You’re passionate about doing a great job. This is a position that offers good career growth possibilities.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Have an eye for detail and understand the need for focus on details
• Are used to working with and managing diverse stakeholder with divergent needs
• Are open, honest and structured 
• Own and drive your work with minimal supervision
• Have a proven track record of efficient deliveries
• Have experience building influence beyond your team and across the value chain

Your experience and background: 

• Extensive experience in handling regulatory issues in a highly dynamic and regulated environment
• Solid knowledge and understanding of sanctions, including the regulatory framework
• A track record of working in a fast paced, complex and international environment 
• Ability to identify trends and patterns across cases and data sets
• Strong English language communication skills (spoken and written) 
• Experience communicating competently and confidently to management 
• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree 

Your background including the following would be advantageous:  

• Knowledge of Sanctions regulations and experience applying them in Financial Services 
• International Compliance Association (ICA) Certification (sanctions focused), or Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) Certification 
• Fluency in one or more Nordic language 

 If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 15/09/2024.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered. 

Only for candidates in Finland: A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position.

Only for candidates in Sweden: For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.

Only for candidates in Poland: Please include permit for processing personal data in CV as following:

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