aml specialist
Jul 29, 2026 · Alpha Bank
What you'll do
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the Bank's anti-money laundering framework
- Provide guidance and instructions across the Bank, especially to the Branch Network
- Maintain and apply the AML risk assessment framework for products, services, and customers
- Monitor internal and external audit findings and report outcomes
- Provide compliance recommendations to strengthen AML controls and mitigate risks
- Guide senior employees on internal AML policies and procedures
- Contribute to the development and implementation of AML training programs
- Manage the AML Administration System and collaborate with relevant departments
- Monitor and approve incoming and outgoing money transfers per restrictive measures
- Conduct evaluations of correspondent banking relationships and other third parties
Key requirements
- 5+ years' experience
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, AML Framework, and financial crime policies
- Experience with risk assessment, risk mitigation, and compliance control
- Skills in transaction monitoring and policy formulation
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication skills with a comprehensive 360° perspective
- Knowledge of GDPR and internal audit practices
- Experience developing and delivering training programs
- Familiarity with risk-based methodologies
- Law / Finance / Business Administration / Any Fieldpreferred
Benefits
- A friendly and collaborative working environment that supports taking initiative and action.
- A culture that centers around learning and continuous development and encourages everyone to bring their best self to work.
- Flexible working options and a competitive salary and benefits.
About the job
As an AML Specialist, you will support the detection, monitoring, and reporting of suspicious transactions and contribute to the implementation and maintenance of the Bank's anti-money laundering framework. You will use risk-based methodologies and monitoring systems to support compliance with applicable AML regulatory requirements.
What you will be doing
Support the implementation and maintenance of the Bank's anti-money laundering framework, providing relevant guidance and instructions across the Bank, particularly to the Branch Network
Maintain and apply the AML risk assessment framework for products, services, customers, and other money laundering-related risks, including the Bank's customer rating methodology for ML/TF risk
Monitor internal and external audit findings, report relevant outcomes to the Anti-Money Laundering Manager, and provide compliance recommendations to strengthen AML controls and mitigate identified risks
Provide guidance to senior employees on internal AML compliance policies and procedures and contribute to the development and implementation of AML training programs across the Bank
Manage the AML Administration System and collaborate with relevant areas across the Bank to support its effective use
Monitor and approve incoming and outgoing money transfers based on applicable restrictive measures
Conduct evaluations of correspondent banking relationships and other third parties
What you need to have
A Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or another relevant field
A Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred)
At least five (5) years of professional experience in Compliance Control, AML, GDPR, Legal matters, or Internal Audit
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, AML and financial crime policies, risk mitigation, risk assessment and analytics, transaction monitoring, and policy formulation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail
Strong communication skills and the ability to apply a 360° perspective when assessing AML and compliance-related matters
What we offer
It’s all about our people. At Alpha Bank, you will enjoy:
A friendly and collaborative working environment that supports taking initiative and action
A culture that centers around learning and continuous development and encourages everyone to bring their best self to work
The opportunity to challenge your thinking through your participation in complex tasks and transformation projects
Being part of a large organization with a leading role in the Greek economy and a strong presence in the community
Flexible working options
A competitive salary and benefits
About the company
Our purpose at Alpha Bank is to enable progress in life and business for a better tomorrow, by integrating finance seamlessly into our customers’ lives. Since 1879, when J.F. Costopoulos founded Alpha Bank, our success is rooted in the relationships of trust we maintain with our customers. Today, we look to the future and aspire to be recognized as a reliable partner that helps businesses evolve and succeed in the green and digital economy, as well as an enabler of inclusive progress for our people, customers and communities. Join us on this journey.
About the company
Our purpose at Alpha Bank is to enable progress in life and business for a better tomorrow, by integrating finance seamlessly into our customers’ lives. Since 1879, when J.F. Costopoulos founded Alpha Bank, our success is rooted in the relationships of trust we maintain with our customers. Today, we look to the future and aspire to be recognized as a reliable partner that helps businesses evolve and succeed in the green and digital economy, as well as an enabler of inclusive progress for our people, customers and communities. Join us on this journey.