Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Manager

VEON is one of the world's largest telecom and mobile financial services companies, operating in 12 markets and headquartered in Amsterdam. For our Business Unit in Ukraine (Kyivstar) we are looking to hire an Anti-Money Laundering ('AML') officer to join Compliance team.

Responsibilities: 

(for Kyivstar's subsidiary - money transfer non-bank financial institution)

• Ensure FIU to be informed on relevant financial transactions;
• Ensure FIU and LEA are informed on the financial transactions (participants) that might be realted to  terrorist  financing or financing of WMD proliferation;
• Ensure that the internal AML documents are duly developed, approved, and regularly updated within acting legislation, as well as check if such documents are fulfilled;
• Perform AML trainings for company personnel;
• Support routine communication with NBU/FIU, support of AML audits performed by the state regulator;
• Participate in clients / merchants onboarding and reviewing processes if any; review client's transactions to detect and report suspicious transactions;  cooperation with other departments, especially the Fraud management department;
• Review and assess alerts for money laundering risk through automated transaction monitoring system and liaising with respondent clients/merchants as necessary to investigate the alerts;
• Ensure management is made aware of all urgent issues in a timely fashion;
• Operates to the very highest levels of integrity at all times.

(for Kyivstar telecommunication operator, an operational company of VEON Group)

• Support the VEON Group wide AML-related project for TelCo to define and meet Compliance related milestones and timelines;
• Participate in development of new customer/merchant/services on-boarding, regular or ad-hoc customer/merchant/services review procedures, off-boarding or changes of the risk categorization, comprising a risk based customer/merchant/services analysis and adhering to the AML/KYC Policies and Procedures in place; customer/merchant/services evaluation, covering for the preparation of a sound decision paper and documentation; 
• Support and development for automated AML systems;
• Frequent communication with and advise to stakeholders involved in KYC-related processes throughout VEON group entities, comprising the proposal of comprehensive countermeasures to mitigate risks related to KYC processes;
• Contribute to define criteria to detect suspicious transactions and other relevant controls specific to the Telecom and Mobile financial services activities.

Requirements - Previous Work Experience / Skill Set:  

• Irreprochable business reputation (absence of criminal records, absence of  rupture of work contact from the employer's initiative under certain cases defined by country legislation)
• Strong working knowledge of Ukrainian AML legislation, relevant EU Directives on  AML policies, FATF Recommendations;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian;
• Not less than 3 years of practical experience as a AML officer at Ukrainian reporting entity;  
• University Master's degree in economics or law or a relevant comparable qualification (e.g. within Compliance, Audit) with at least 5 years of relevant practical experience; Ukrainian or international AML certification is a plus; 
• Sound practical knowledge of specialized systems in transaction monitoring;
• Experience with AML monitoring and screening automated systems;
• Direct experience with rolling out AML automated monitoring system is a strong plus;
• Organizational skills to ensure accurate and complete documentation of decision making;
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to manage, examine and investigate large quantities of information / exhibits / data;
• Strong individual initiative, high level commitment and motivation;
• Results-driven, pro-active and hands-on mentality;
• Must have good planning and time management/prioritization skills;
• Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other departments;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft office applications; knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project is an advantage.

We offer:

•  A unique experience of working for the largest and most beloved mobile operator in Ukraine;
•  Real opportunity to ship digital products to millions of customers;
•  A competitive salary;
•  Annual bonus;
•  Paid sick leave and vacation;
•  Financial aid in different life situations; 
•  Possibility to work remotely at regular intervals;
•  Flexible working hours;
•  Medical and life insurance;
•  Great possibilities for professional development and career growth;
•  Friendly & Collaborative Environment.

Working at VEON demands a high standard of business ethics and adherence to our legal obligations, our values and our Code of Conduct and supporting compliance policies and procedures. Our pioneering spirit is embodied in our values to be customer obsessed, entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and truthful.  Being truthful requires us to act ethically, honestly, and with integrity.