financial crime advisor

We are looking for a skilled Financial Crime Advisor with solid experience in corporate and retail banking to join our advisory team. This role will support leading banks & other Financial Institutions in strengthening their financial crime risk frameworks by delivering business-focused advice on Financial Crime, Sanctions, and other special AML related areas (i.e. Correspondent banking AML controls, trade finance, etc.).

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Participate in advisory engagements addressing financial crime risks within corporate and retail banking, as well as other financial institutions.

• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews, internal audits, and health checks focused on AML, Sanctions, and broader financial crime compliance areas.

• Design, assess, and enhance end-to-end client onboarding, transaction monitoring, screening, and customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) processes.

• Provide targeted, actionable recommendations to strengthen clients’ financial crime prevention frameworks and internal control environments.

• Perform regulatory analysis and interpretation of upcoming AML and sanctions-related developments, with deep knowledge of EU, FATF, and other international regulatory standards and best practices.

• Evaluate, select, and support the implementation and optimization of AML systems, including transaction monitoring tools, name screening platforms, and risk scoring engines.

• Review and enhance policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure consistency, operational efficiency, and compliance with current regulations.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and risk indicators (KRIs) for financial crime programs.

• Assist clients in designing governance and reporting structures, including escalation protocols, internal reporting, and reporting to regulators (e.g., SAR/STR processes).

• Support the integration of data analytics and technology into financial crime risk assessments and monitoring processes.

• Deliver clear, structured, and impactful reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, including audit committees, boards, and compliance leadership.

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with client executives and compliance officers.

• Mentor and support the development of junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

• Collaborate with other advisory service lines (e.g., Risk, Internal Audit, Technology) to deliver holistic, cross-functional solutions.

• Participate in business development, including regulatory research, proposal preparation, and thought leadership content.

To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills):

• 3 to 7 years’ experience in financial crime or compliance roles within corporate and/or retail banking.
  

• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and financial crime area
  

• Proven advisory experience helping banks improve controls and risk management.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Law, or related fields; certifications such as CAMS or ACAMS are a plus.
  

• Excellent communication skills in Greek and English.
  

• Strong project management, client engagement, and team collaboration skills.
  

• Proficient in MS Office and advisory technologies.
  

• Driven to grow as a trusted financial crime advisor within banking.
  

What’s in it for You?

At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace

• 🏋️‍♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment

• 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus

• 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members

• 👩‍🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications

• 🏖 Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days, Early leave days

• 🏃🏽‍♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)

• 🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees

• 🚗 Company Car (depending on job level)