Financial Crime Compliance Sr Analyst

Country: Spain

Group Financial Crime Compliance is looking for a Senior Analyst based in our HQ office in Boadilla del Monte.

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY

At Santander (www.santander.com) we are key players in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join us?

Financial Crime Compliance is part of the Compliance and Conduct, which fosters the Group´s adherence to the rules, supervisory requirements, and principles and values of good conduct, by setting standards, advising and reporting in the interest of employees, customers, shareholders and the community. Compliance & Conduct is part of the second line of defence of Santander Group together with Risk.

Our mission is to contribute to helping more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

GFCC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Analyst specializing in oversight and risk management. The successful candidate will play a crucial control role in the management of FCC risk oversight in Grupo Santander. Your role will be to directly advise and oversee FCC subsidiaries and their local teams to ensure the adequacy and timely implementation of the Group’s FCC strategy.

As a Senior Analyst you will:

• Analyse the units’ main indicators, action plans and audit recommendations so that they are addressed adequately and in a timely manner.
• Manage and analyse data obtained through different corporate tools to identify deviations, anomalous behaviours and attention points.
• Assist in the building and execution of a robust thematic review program to monitor activities performed by the units.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert on Financial Crime, supporting the units when implementing new policies or developing new commercial initiatives.
• Preparation and oversight of management information that allows us to have all the relevant information of the status of the supervised units, with a high-quality standard that allows the making of informed decisions.
• Conduct on-site visits to supervised units.
• Support the Framework & Oversight Team when implementing new policies and procedures, analysing their impact, defining and implementing any required action plans.
• Monitor and report on trends, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal teams (1LoD and 2LoD mainly) to better improve the current framework.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in payments and correspondent banking.
• Escalate issues to your line manager.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in FCC related roles and in risk management and oversight roles (FCC Operations, Payments, Internal Audit…), valuable experience in TM, Screening and Sanctions.

EDUCATION

• University Degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Any relevant certifications or master’s degrees on Risk Management, Compliance or FCC (ACAMS, ICA) are a plus.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent level of English language required (minimum C1). Spanish language fluency is also mandatory, and other languages such as Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial crime regulations, operations and technology.
• Experience in monitoring subsidiaries or business units.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant financial software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Occasional business travel required (approx. two per quarter).