AML regulatory compliance consultant

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The opportunity

AML regulatory compliance and financial crime risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing, bribery, sanctions compliance and fraud as well as risk management of such risks are a high focus for regulated businesses and external scrutiny as regulation and practice continues to evolve. Currently, we are looking for an experienced AML specialist with experience in Latvian / international regulatory compliance, including AML and anti-financial crime regulations. Join us and you'll work in a growing team on challenging projects and accelerate your career within an international and supportive environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Work with business stakeholders, internal and external auditors, lawyers, fraud investigators, and regulatory authorities on projects related to regulatory compliance, including AML/CFT, risk management, internal control systems (assessments, improvements, developments), as well as fraud investigations.
• Handle a large amount of structured and unstructured information from a variety of sources.
• Perform an analysis of information in order to identify potential fraud risks or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
• Together with more senior team members look for new opportunities to create value for our new and prospective clients.

Skills and attributes for success
A business-oriented mindset and strong team spirit balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy would help you to succeed. We value motivation to continually develop personal skills through training, experience, and coaching also building strong internal relationships within other departments and teams across the organization, likewise understanding and following workplace policies and procedures.

To qualify for the role you must have

• University graduate in Law, Finance, Business or related area. Experience in AML and/or consultancy would be a major advantage.
• Curiosity and knowledge with Latvian as well as international AML regulatory compliance and anti-financial crime regulations.
• Knowledge of the financial sector, its services, and products. Keeping up with Latvian & international business news.
• Analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and pragmatic approach.
• High sense of responsibility.
• Ability to act quickly and adapt to unforeseen circumstances or new developments.
• Excellent spoken and written Latvian, English, and Russian as we work with international clients. Additional languages are a plus.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong career commitment and aspiration for professional and career development in AML regulatory compliance and financial crime consulting services
• Strong academic record. Further qualifications in AML regulatory compliance or anti-financial crime area are desirable (e.g. CAMS, CFE, ICA certificate)

What we offer