Anti-Financial Crime Analyst

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial transactions and client activities to identify suspicious behavior related to money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing
• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients using proprietary and public data
• Review and act on alerts from AML and fraud detection systems, escalating cases in line with French and EU compliance standards
• Analyze customer profiles, payment flows, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and operational teams to ensure accurate case resolution
• Create investigation summaries and contribute to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Maintain detailed records to support audit trails and data protection best practices
• Stay updated on regulatory changes, AML trends, and evolving threats in the French and EU sectors

Requirements

• Fluent or native proficiency in French
• Strong written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law, or a relevant discipline
• 6–24 months of experience in compliance, AML, or financial services is preferred
• General knowledge of French and European AML regulations
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and a willingness to learn new case management tools

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time contract with a growing compliance function
• Attractive base salary and performance-related bonus
• Private health insurance, daily meal allowance, and pension schemes
• Modern Bucharest office with flexible hours and hybrid work options
• Professional development opportunities in AML, KYC, and fraud prevention
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates

About the Company

Workster is recruiting on behalf of a leading international financial technology organisation. This role is part of a forward-thinking Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime team dedicated to safeguarding clients and business operations from global financial crime risks.