FinCrime Escalations Officer

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Financial Crime Operations department is at the forefront of Revolut’s efforts to keep customers and their money safe. These special agents work directly with customers to resolve issues and flag any potential concerns. Using cutting-edge technology, we work to prevent financial crime in a way the financial world hasn't seen before.

Our innovative approach to payments, coupled with an increasingly complex and demanding legal and regulatory environment, provide robust career opportunities for those motivated and driven by a fast-paced, innovative culture.

We're looking for a solicitor with experience in financial services regulation and payment technologies to join our Compliance team as a Financial Crime Escalations Officer. You'll perform risk assessment and make decisions on high-risk cases.

Up to shape the future of finance? Let's get in touch.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as the escalation point and ensuring high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports are submitted according to local requirements
• Responding to regulatory inquiries and other requests from local authorities related to submitted Suspicious Activity Reports
• Responding to queries related to cases where second line of defence review is needed
• Working with the MLRO to escalate significant cases, report trends, and monitor and detect rare and/or new patterns
• Working on escalated cases, following expected resolution times
• Collaborating with management in projects, training, and implementation of new processes

What you'll need

• Demonstrated experience in identifying, analysing, and reporting suspicious transactions to the National Office for Control and Prevention of Money Laundering (ONPCSB), through the ONPCSB platform
• 2+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CTF, or related areas within Romanian banking institutions
• In-depth knowledge of Law no. 129/2019, National Bank of Romania’s Regulation no 2/2019, ONPCSB President Order 191/2023
• Expertise in AML/CTF national and European legislation, guidelines, and best practices in the market
• Impeccable communication skills to clearly articulate findings and interact with regulatory authorities
• The ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure
• Fluency in Romanian (C2/native level)

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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