AML Governance Officer
Stockholm, Sweden
Legal, Regulatory and Compliance - Europe – AML - Europe /
Full-time /
Hybrid
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 role
We are seeking an experienced and strategically-minded AML Governance Officer to work within the Financial Crime Prevention governance function within a growing, technology-driven financial services environment. This role will be key in maintaining a strong FCP policy framework and model documentation, providing expert guidance across the business, ensuring robust risk management practices and bridging the FCP Governance and AML Operation and Fraud functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and regulatory integrity.
What you'll do
- FCP (AML/CTF) Governance Framework Mangement; including but not limited to, overseeing and ensuring that the FCP Governance Framework (including policies and instructions) is regularly reviewed, up to date and compliant with regulatory requirements and the internal governance framework
- Model Lifecycle Management; overseeing and ensuring adherence to the end-to-end lifecycle governance for all AML/CTF models, including but limited to model development, model testing, supporting the model implementation and monitoring thereof, and overseeing and supporting the model validation
- Act as a point of contact and subject matter expert for FCP topics, supporting operational, product, and compliance teams with practical, risk-aware guidance in general
- Act as a bridge between the FCP Governance Team and AML & Fraud Operations, translating the FCP Governance Framework into operational practices and excellence
- Provide clear interpretation of FCP laws and regulations and their application within a digital financial services context
- Ensure effective identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of financial crime risks, in coordination with the wider risk and compliance functions
- Support the development of risk indicators and metrics to assess ongoing financial crime exposure, especially in customer onboarding and transaction monitoring processes
- Coordinate preparations of FCP-related reports for senior management and the Board
- Coordinate responses to regulatory requests and reporting obligations in line with applicable laws and expectations
- Coordinate and participate in relevant governance committees and working groups focused on financial crime risk
- Collaborate closely with internal audit, legal, and product teams to strengthen controls and foster a culture of accountability
Who you are
- 4+ years of experience in FCP, AML, financial crime compliance, or related risk roles, ideally including time in a regulated fintech or financial services organisation
- Strong knowledge of global and regional FCP (AML/CTF) regulations (e.g., EU AML Directives, FATF standards)
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing FCP policies, governance structures, risk frameworks and model documentation
- Skilled in navigating complex environments and delivering practical solutions in alignment with both business and compliance objectives
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, Law, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are desirable
Our Fantastic 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.
