AFC Governance Officer (AML/KYC) (all genders)

Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and today it is one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

AFC Governance as a part of the department Group AFC and within the Division Group Compliance is responsible for ensuring Erste Group’s compliance with the Regulatory Framework in the Anti-Financial Crime Area (i.e. AML/CTF, Financial Sanctions, Correspondent Banking Compliance and Fraud Management). It is responsible for the group-wide implementationof AFC relevant legislation and best practice standards in Erste Group and its subsidiaries. Policies and procedures are one important part of every AFC compliance program but in order to be effective and efficient AFC know how has to be delivered to business units and Group wide Compliance Functions by giving practical advice and trainings.

• Monitor and interpret the development on the AFC regulations and take necessary steps to implement and adapt policies and procedures as minimum requirements for Erste Group and ensuring uniform implementation by all entities within Erste Group
• Contribute to the process and standards definition & design of AFC related processes (e.g. KYC/Review)
• Act as a Compliance advisor within Group’s “AFC Expert” Function for all entities within Erste Group with respect to respective risk fields
• Support decision finding on escalated cases in the area of AFC matters related to the provision of banking services (Retail, SME and CIB) on a Group and Austrian level
• Design training & awareness measures and execute special content trainings to sensitive business and other Compliance functions throughout the Group
• Actively support and give advice to other teams on daily business tasks like trade finance deals and transaction screening decisions

• University degree in Law with 3-5 years of experience in banking institutions, law firms, regulatory authorities or other relevant organizations (national / international) with focus on S&E
• Expert-knowledge on existing AFC relevant legislation especially related to KYC and AML; advanced experience with banking processes & products is a benefit
• Assertiveness, problem solving skills, negotiation & presentation skills, analytical, structured thinking, advanced social competence, lateral thinking, cultural diversity
• Have the will to create values for our customers and the Group by building and motivating a compliance culture 
• Fluent in English (German and/or any CEE language would be an advantage)

• We are committed to support you in your professional and personal development
• Offer the opportunity to work with a highly motivated and ambitious multi-national team
• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Group
• The minimum wage for this full-time position in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 44.860,76 gross per year. But this is just a formality - we would be happy to talk about your actual salary in person! 
• We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
• We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.

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