Conduct merchant risk assessments and ongoing account audits, manage KYC/AML compliance for Taiwan, respond to merchant enquiries, and review debit-value requests to protect revenue and limit risk.
Senior KYC/AML Specialist | SEB Life and Pension Baltic SE, Tallinn
📜 Description
- Prepare onboarding materials and conduct customer relationship reviews for the Customer Committee.
- Assess customer profiles, transactions, and money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions risks.
- Investigate transactions, identify potential risks, and escalate suspicious activity under applicable policies and regulations.
- Contact customers to clarify information and obtain details when needed.
- Support customer data renewal and prepare AML, KYC, and sanctions reports.
- Improve internal processes and guidelines, advise the sales team, and contribute to compliance projects.
🛠️ Requirements
- Solid knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and processes, combined with previous experience in a similar field;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw sound conclusions from complex information;
- The ability to work independently, take ownership, and maintain a proactive, solution-oriented mindset;
- Strong self-discipline and motivation, with the ability to work effectively within fixed deadlines;
- A high level of accuracy, responsibility, and reliability;
- Excellent Estonian and English language skills, both written and spoken;
- Higher education, preferably in law, economics, finance, or a related field, and/or a professional certification in AML/KYC, compliance, or financial crime prevention.
✨ Benefits
- International opportunities and working environment
- Extensive training and learning opportunities
- A diverse, inclusive and equal environment
- An opportunity to work with large-scale data and business initiatives across the Baltics
- Deliver world-class service to customers
Full job description
SEB Life and Pension Baltic is one of the leading life insurance and long‑term savings service providers in the Baltic region. We operate through life insurance and investment management companies across all three Baltic countries. Our Baltic team of dedicated professionals strives to deliver modern solutions, seamless customer experiences, and world‑class service for our customers.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior KYC/AML Specialist to strengthen our Baltic team and help us navigate complex AML, KYC, and sanctions-related matters. In this role, you will combine analytical work with expert advisory and contribute to developing our processes and ways of working.
Your contribution:
To thrive in this role, we believe you have:
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