KYC/AML Analyst to EFA, Stockholm

Do you have a previous experience in KYC/AML and are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you motivated by working in a developing position where you will be part of establishing a Nordic office for one of the leaders in the outsourcing market in Luxembourg, Europe’s largest fund center?

EFA offers you a unique opportunity to be part of a committed journey with the aim of becoming the leading investor services platform in the Nordics.

The Role

EFA has serviced Asset Managers in the Nordic countries for over 15 years, as a next step to get closer to each customer and to be able to grow even more the time has come to open a Nordic office based in Stockholm. For this establishment we are looking for a KYC/AML Analyst. Together with a Senior AML/KYC Analyst you will be working with Initial and Ongoing Due Diligence (“IDD” and “ODD”) on new and existing investors on a regular basis in line with internal AML/CTF policies and procedures and maintain the working tools operational and up-to-date. Your main focus will be Swedish clients but other non-Swedish clients can also be dealt with in support of the Luxembourg activity, as the case may be.

Your key responsibilities:

• Occasionally analyze new EFA relationship, performing the appropriate Due Diligence (“DD”), gathering information on clients with which the Company is looking to engage into a contractual relationship.
• Explain the Luxembourg AML/CFT requirements, adapted to the Swedish market (and other Nordics markets as the case may be), to investors and clients to facilitate the understanding and onboarding process.
• Ensure completeness of KYC document files and retention of evidence of performed DD, ODD and findings.
• Assist line management in the preparation of appropriate reports for internal as well as external parties (Management Companies, AIFMs, GPs, official TAs…) and authorities where relevant, on ODD status, blocked accounts, high risk individuals and ad hoc demands.
• For high risk clients in particular, prepare the Memorandum for EFA’s Compliance and then manage the agreed pre-approval process with the governing bodies of the Fund.
• Monitor Blacklist, adverse media and PEP screening results and transactions in accordance with the related monitoring rules defined with Compliance, and perform appropriate case by case analysis to report suspicious cases to line management and Head of CDD.
• Participate in the review, update and maintenance of the team, department and company procedures related to AML/CTF matters.
• Be a key point of contact for the Client Service Delivery Managers and the commercial teams on new and existing AML customer matters.

EFAs office will be located in central Stockholm, the position reports to one of the DD-teamleaders in Luxembourg.

As an Analyst for EFA you can expect a varied, demanding, and developing position with a large scope for action as well as lucrative employment conditions and social benefits.

Is this you?

To be successful in this position you need to have between 3 and 5 years’ experience in the financial industry in Sweden with direct exposure to AML matters, managing AML/KYC aspects, participating actively in IDD and ODD programs. You have knowledge of FATCA and CRS requirements. It’s a big plus if you have experience from Luxembourg AML framework and regulation such as knowledge of Open-Source Intelligence techniques.

You have a university degree in Finance, Economics, Law or Financial Crime courses. Excellent Swedish and English is a must have.

In this recruitment, your personal qualities will be of great importance. We are looking for a person who has a high energy and who is willing to take on a new challenge in a position where your self-leadership is essential. We are looking for a communicating, diplomatic and pragmatic profile who is able to deal directly with internal and external Institutional clients. To be successful in the role, you need to have excellent organizational skills, being a strong decision and initiative taker. Furthermore, you are capable of working under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadlines.