Compliance Officer

Job ID: 29271 

We are looking for our new Financial Crimes Compliance Officer (“CO”) with a focus on AML/CFT transaction monitoring to partner with our team in New York in executing our AML/CFT compliance program.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That is why we are deeply committed to providing the compliance solutions that focus on creating value for our New York Branch. We are creating a service oriented environment where we coordinate with business and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you will be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Join Financial Crimes Compliance, New York - as our new Financial Crimes Compliance Officer focusing on transaction monitoring while having the opportunity to grow your career by assisting with  other aspects of the Branch’s AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program. Here you will learn how all the pieces of a program link together.

Be a part of building a program on which the branch can develop future growth and where your ideas and experiences are valued.

We add value by challenging the status quo and seeking learning and understanding of industry best practices from a variety of sources. In turn, we seek to create a great experience working with business to enhance their understanding of the nature of financial crimes compliance and value it provides to building growth. As the Financial Crimes Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in creating a trustworthy and valuable partnership with your Nordea New York Branch colleagues.

What you’ll be doing

Our new CO will focus on transaction monitoring at the case-level, researching and creating case investigations, escalations, and the preparation and filing of suspicious activity reports. The CO will report directly to the BSA Officer. The CO is expected to quickly become fluent in the essential work flow processes and branch risk and then seek to enhance the process through initiative and collaboration among peers.

You will become responsible for:

• Executing processes and procedures for case investigations, escalations, and the reviewing and filing of suspicious activity reports and providing feedback where processes can be enhanced.
• Monitoring of the quality of alerts that are not escalated into cases and providing feedback.
• Peer-reviewing work-product from the senior CO in the team.
• Assisting with the implementation of management information systems for transaction monitoring.
• Assisting alert-level staff in enhancing alert-level reviews, operations, and supporting documentation.

Additionally, you will contribute your talents to assist in the overall development of the AML/CFT and sanctions program and to help create a value-driven overall compliance program, including taking on additional responsibilities outside of transaction monitoring. This means you will need to be open-minded and ready to accept challenges. You will also be well structured, a strong communicator, attentive to detail, have a proven record in providing insights and feedback and collaborating for the further benefit of the team, the team's stakeholders and the bank. 

Be prepared for the expectation of offering good ideas as well as executing and working hands on to see things through to completion. This role is based on-site in New York City with a current hybrid working schedule (employees may work from home up to 40% of the available working days each month). 

Who you are

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

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Have a high work capacity, enjoy working with others, are a trusted colleague and have an interest in developing both yourself and the people around you.
• Thrive on building close and long-term relationships, acting with the bank’s best interest in mind.
• Are proactive, self-driven and engaged with a high level of credibility.
• Are service-minded and have a deep understanding of compliance principles.
• Are analytical, structured and systematic in your ways of working.

Your experience and background:

• 3+ years of relevant transaction monitoring experience at the case-level.
• Proven track record of case investigations and SAR preparation, providing feedback and assessing quality against defined standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong English skills both written and spoken.
• CAMs Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Data analysis skills are preferred.

Remember

We are looking for a team player that inspires, role models, gets the job done and helps everyone around them in raising the bar.

Further Information

Financial Crimes Compliance New York is responsible for the New York Branch’s management and execution of its AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program.

Please note

This position will be based on-site in New York City and will be subject to local hiring terms and conditions.  To be considered for the role, the candidate must be eligible to work in the US either directly or via a visa-sponsorship - provided by the bank.  A hybrid work schedule is currently available.

Salary Range: USD $110,000 - $150,000

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 14/04/2025. For more information, you are welcome to contact Andrew McAdams, Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, New York @ (917) 287-3632 or andrew.mcadams@nordea.com.

Nordea is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All our employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.