AML Analyst – Financial Crime Prevention

About the role

As an AML Analyst at SME Bank, you will join the second line of defence, protecting the institution from money‑laundering, terrorist financing and related financial crime risks. Reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, you will ensure the bank’s AML/CTF and sanctions framework is robust and effective.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, process and investigate alerts generated by transaction monitoring and screening systems.
• Maintain and improve monitoring scenarios, update sanctions and high‑risk country lists, and test system functionality.
• Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports and respond to regulatory, correspondent‑bank and law‑enforcement inquiries.
• Provide AML/CTF and sanctions guidance to the first line of defence and collaborate with KYC, Compliance, Legal and other units.
• Develop training materials and deliver sessions on financial‑crime trends to employees and partners.
• Collect, analyse and present AML/CTF statistics and insights for senior management.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of experience in a financial institution, preferably in AML, compliance or risk.
• University degree; law, economics or finance is advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication in Lithuanian and English.
• Ability to navigate multiple IT systems and strong computer proficiency.
• Motivation to deepen AML/CTF expertise; CAMS/ICA certification is a plus.

Required skills

• Google Docs

What we offer

• Competitive gross salary of €3,000‑€3,300 per month.
• Paid vacation with an extra day on your birthday and additional days based on tenure.
• Private health insurance after the trial period.
• Flexible workplace arrangements and a culture of recognition with awards, gifts and financial support for life events.
• Biannual company events and dedicated self‑learning time.