KYC Specialist
Stockholm, Sweden
Legal, Regulatory and Compliance - Europe – KYC & Underwriting - Europe /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About Trustly
Trustly is leading the human-centric payments revolution. To us, this means passionately
building the most convenient, intelligent and responsible way of paying for things online.
Whether it’s for shopping, paying subscriptions, funding trading accounts, booking airfare,
playing online games and much more – we’re all about a better way to pay. At our core, we are
a tech company with industry-leading tech capabilities. But, it’s the ingenuity of our people that
makes us leaders in our field. Thus, our appetite for innovation will never be anything less than
fierce. Trustly is steadily growing as it connects thousands of businesses with hundreds of
millions of people. And with a strong presence across Europe and the Americas, we are leading
the human-centric payment revolution as a truly global team.
About the KYC team
This role is within our Anti Financial Crime function that is a part of our newly created
operations unit with approximately one hundred employees across Europe. The KYC Consumer
team is dedicated towards maintaining regulatory compliance and preventing financial crimes.
About the role
As part of the KYC Consumer team within our Anti Financial Crime function, your role is crucial
to maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring the integrity of Trustly’s operations. Based
in our Stockholm office, you will play a key part in the Know Your Customer process.
Collaborating closely with various stakeholders, you will navigate and analyze KYC assignment,
contributing to the overall risk mitigation strategy. This will include PEP and Sanction cases as
well as performing relevant EDD measures for selected customers. You will be reporting to the
Head of KYC.
What you’ll do
- Analyze and assess risk profiles for identified high-risk individuals based on gathered information and documentation.
- Manage, investigate, and document hits from screening against international and national sanctions lists.
- Investigate and assess potential matches against lists of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and their close associates.
- Accurately document analyses, decisions, and supporting evidence in our systems for traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Escalate complex cases and suspicious activities to relevant internal functions according to established procedures.
Who you are
- Previous experience working with KYC/AML, specifically in Enhanced Due diligence (EDD/ODD), sanctions handling, and PEP screening, preferably within the financial sector or FinTech.
- Possess strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify and assess risks.
- Have good knowledge of relevant AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism) regulations and an understanding of risks associated with financial crime.
- Self-starter, structured, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under pressure and make well-founded, risk-based decisions.
- Possess high integrity, are responsible, and understand the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in Swedish is a strong merit.
Our Benefits
🌴 20 to 30 days of holiday (depending on location) to support a healthy work-life balance
🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues
👶 Parental leave top-up additional support for new parents
🥐 Daily breakfast and on-site perks to make your workday smoother
💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best
PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!
Shape Your Role and Make an Impact
Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.
If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and submit your CV in English.
