Compliance Specialist

Interactive Brokers Group is a leader in trading innovation, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and exceptional brokerage platform.

We are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Specialist to join our AML team, conducting ongoing surveillance and investigations of client activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic, multi-national team and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

• Operate as part of a team of AML professionals conducting ongoing surveillance and investigations on client activities, where applicable, supporting management with filing reports with local law enforcement and regulators.
• Become proficient with the firm's case management tool, IBKR360, to ensure that all monitoring and reporting activities are effectively documented in compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
• Execute reviews of client profiles and activity history to determine whether there is a reasonable and appropriate rationale for the identified transaction(s).
• Document concise and consistent risk-based rationale for alert/investigation conclusions in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform work within the established timeframes and meet standards for Quality Assurance and Key Performance Indicator benchmarks.
• Assist in responding to queries/addressing escalations received from the 1LOD and in developing and implementing work paper templates, documentation standards, and processes for knowledge sharing across regional teams.

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in transaction monitoring for financial crimes, particularly concerning domestic and international payment activities, preferably gained at a large broker or other financial institution with a European client base or an EU regulator.
• Degree in law, business, finance, or accounting preferred or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar Compliance diploma or accreditation.
• Experience identifying red flags/typologies associated with financial crimes; experience using SQL (or similar) to query relevant activity is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of local regulations and European Directives about documenting risk-based decisions and conclusions regarding potentially suspicious activity.

• Discretionary annual bonus (cash and stock)
• Private healthcare insurance
• Free recreational pass (AYCM XL package)
• Daily food allowance in the office
• Monthly BKK pass
• Hybrid way of working (2 days home office/week)
• Modern office in the heart of Budapest with free amenities

This role offers a competitive salary of $90,000-$120,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus benefits and bonuses.