Compliance Officer

Job ID: 29995

We are looking for our new Compliance Officer (“CO”) with an emphasis on quality assurance (“QA”) and Know-Your-Customer (“KYC”) to partner with our compliance team in New York in executing our AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program as well as assist with other areas of compliance.

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 our team

Join our New York Compliance Team as our new Compliance Officer focusing on QA and KYC while having the opportunity to grow your career by assisting with other aspects of the branch’s AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program as well as participate in the execution of other responsibilities within the NY Compliance Team 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 the value it provides to building growth. As the Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in assisting the NY Compliance Team in creating a trustworthy and valuable partnership with your Nordea New York branch colleagues.

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us.

What you’ll be doing

Our new CO will focus primarily on quality assurance and Know-Your-Customer, ensuring that the branch’s AML/CFT program has tailored, effective monitoring of relevant first-line activities, especially within the customer lifecycle of onboarding and periodic reviews. The CO will also address escalations related to exposure to higher-risk AML/CFT elements, such as politically exposed persons. The CO will report directly to the NY Head of Compliance. S/he/x is expected to quickly become fluent in the essential work flow processes and branch risk profile and then seek to enhance the process through initiative and collaboration among peers.

You will become responsible for:

• Conducting periodic reviews of AML/CFT processes to assess compliance with internal controls, especially within the branch’s KYC function.
• Addressing KYC escalations to the NY Financial Crimes Compliance Team for higher-risk files, ensuring enhanced due diligence addresses the underlying risks identified.
• Raising and identifying issues that are non-compliant with AML/CFT and sanctions regulations.
• Reviewing audit, regulatory, and self-identified findings to ensure sufficiency of the scope of quality assurance.
• Ensuring documentation for reviewed processes is complete and accurate.
• Supporting the BSA/AML Officer in  internal and external audits by reviewing and preparing documentation.
• Assisting the BSA/AML Officer in addressing findings or deficiencies from internal or external reviews.
• Providing recommendations for process improvements.
• Assisting with reporting of management information systems.
• Supporting the swap dealer and broker dealer Chief Compliance Officers with regulatory reporting and various other responsibilities as needed.

Additionally, you will contribute your talents to assist in the overall development of the NY Branch compliance programs. 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 hybrid working schedule (employees may work from home up to 40% of the available working days each month).

Who you are

To succeed in this role, we believe that you are/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.
• Proactive, self-driven and engaged with a high level of credibility.
• Service-minded and have a deep understanding of compliance principles.
• Analytical, structured and systematic in your ways of working.
• Eager to learn and support all areas of compliance.

Your experience and background:

• 5+ years of relevant financial crimes compliance experience.
• Experience in other areas of compliance a plus.
• Proven track record of providing feedback and assessing quality against defined standards.
• Excellent written and spoken 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: The NY Branch Compliance Team consists of approximately eight FTEs. We are collectively responsible for the New York Branch’s management and execution of its AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program, corporate compliance program, and the swap dealer and broker dealer compliance programs.

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 available.

Salary Range: USD $150,000 - $175,000

If this sounds like you, get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you.

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 27/06/2025.

For more information, you are welcome to contact Carla Colone, Head of Compliance, NY Branch at (917) 975-0470 or carla.colone@nordea.com or Andrew McAdams, Head of NY Financial Crimes Compliance at (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.