.About the opportunityWe are currently looking for a Financial Crime SAR Specialist to join the Spanish MLRO Team. In this role, you will be in charge of autonomously coordinating and making decisions on operational financial crime related topics of the Spanish Branch.If you have a strong regulatory and investigation background, and you are interested in working in an international setting with a high pace and tech driven environment, this is your place.You will work with a team of highly motivated and diverse colleagues, supporting the coordination between the Spanish branch MLRO function and the AML/CTF Technical Unit, as well as with other functions at Global level in topics related to Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, Fraud Prevention and Sanctions; supporting the ES MLRO team in fulfilling its regulatory obligations.In this role, you will:Oversee complex case investigations, escalated by the Technical Unit.Review SARs, ensuring quality according to SEPBLAC expectations.Review and submit Authority Requests received from SEPBLAC and other authorities.Assist on how to address the RFIs and to interpret legal/tax documentation received from customers.Provide guidelines individually and collectively. Prepare and deliver formal training to the investigators.Attend regular meetings to follow up on actions planned, workloads, prioritisation of tasks, etc.Implement and improve local procedures based on the local regulatory challenges and the group's standard.Coordination with other operational functions working on the Spanish market.Work alongside multiple stakeholders within AFC and in the business to ensure a scalable and efficient platform.Promote initiatives that increase quality and lead projects seeking for improvements and efficiency in the ways of working.Support the MLRO, including but not limited to communications with regulatory authorities and FIU.What you need to be successful:Background:A university degree in economics, law, business, or other relevant areas.Professional experience gained in an anti-financial crime or compliance or risk management role, ideally with at least 5+ years.Proven experience in complex investigations and SARs (comunicación por indicio F19) with SEPBLAC.A professional Financial Crime qualification from an internationally recognised body (e.G. ICA, ACAMS) would be beneficial.Skills:In-depth knowledge of European and Spanish regulations on Financial Crime (AML/CTF, fraud, tax evasion).You are fluent in English and Spanish (native speaker will be a plus), spoken and written.Proven ability to relate to the Authorities.Hardworking, team worker and attentive to detail.Strong analytical, advisory, communication and presentation skills, and initiative are among your strengths.Knowledge of the Spanish regulatory environment and relevant processes with regard to topics such as KYC, financial crime risk assessment, transaction monitoring, fraud / terrorist financing, sanctions / embargoes, and screening
