AML Specialist

A top environmental commodities trading firm is looking for a

AML Specialist

Position based in Budapest, Hungary

OUR MISSION at Vertis is to inspire and empower businesses to make the transition to a low-carbon economy. We have been a pioneer in the carbon markets since 2001 and our drive is relentless to move the world towards a greener future. We operate in the niche market of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which is a cornerstone of the EU's policy to combat climate change and its key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Vertis is a MiFID II regulated investment firm.

As an AML (Anti-money laundering) Specialist you will become a member of a team of legal professionals working for a pioneer in environmental commodities trading. Your role will focus on assisting the relevant sales and back-office teams in KYC and AML due diligence processes of clients to be onboarded at Vertis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Native Hungarian and fluent English. Another European language is an advantage
• Legal or economic degree, with at least 2-5 years experience in Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) procedures
• Deep knowledge of AML regulation in the financial sector
• Experience with any non-Hungarian AML requirements is an advantage
• Experience with AML reporting is an advantage
• Proactive individual capable of practical problem-solving, adaptability, strategic forward-looking thinking, and exercising independent judgment
• Confident and impactful communication with people at all levels and backgrounds in English (verbally and in writing)
• Precision in legal and business communication in Hungarian and English
• Ability to assess legal risks in the context of client onboarding, and balance these with commercial needs
• We work in a fast-paced environment: your ability to multitask with changing priorities is key
• Self-starter and able to work independently and remotely, flexible, strong, and self-assured personality
• Comfortable operating within an international environment with a diversity of culture
• Knowledge or interest in environmental commodity products
• Proficiency in MS Office

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand AML obligations and KYC requirements of the Company
• Support AML department in preparing AML reports and perform sanction list filtering in our systems
• Follow regulatory changes, and adjust AML Policy and related internal procedures of the Company
• Conduct online AML identification process with client representatives
• Understanding foreign sanction regulations as well as screening clients’ special requirements in terms of ethics, human rights, anti-bribery and similar business behaviour standards.
• Cooperate with Back Office and Front Office, by being the 1st line of escalation of complex onboarding / client review cases
• Cooperate with the IT team, provide specifications for automatised AML tasks
• Liaise with authorities, manage ad hoc data requests as well as data collection in case of audits

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work in the exciting and fast-growing environmental commodity and trading space.
• Opportunity to become an expert in the field of customer due diligence of a commodity trading firm
• Competitive salary reflecting your expertise.
• Annual bonus to reward your value contribution.
• SZÉP-kártya for your benefits.
• Private health care for your well-being.
• Home office opportunities for flexibility.
• Complex induction training designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to proficiently execute their job responsibilities.
• Be part of a talented and dedicated team of specialists.
• Stimulating, high-calibre, and international work environment, with regular employee events.
• Sleep well at night, knowing you are contributing to a greener future.

Vertis provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We value a diverse workplace and encourage individuals from all groups and backgrounds to apply. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. Should you have concerns about the objectivity or transparency of your application process, we invite you to report it to ethics@vertis.com

Vertis complies with all GDPR requirements. For more information on our data protection policy, please visit https://vertis.com/privacy-policy-recruitment/.

Keywords

AML SpecialistAnti-money launderingLegalCustomer Due DiligenceKYCAML proceduresAML regulationAML reportingCommunicationEnvironmental commoditiesMS Office