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At Grant Thornton Greece, we’re not just part of a global network of 73,000 professionals across 150 countries. We’re independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity to create a better, more personal experience for our clients and our team. Our mission? To deliver expertise in a way that goes beyond — Personal, Proactive, and Agile.

We don’t predict the future here—we shape it. 🚀

Milestones WE are Proud of

🏆 Great Place to Work certified for three years running!

🌟Best Workplaces Hellas for 2025!

👩‍💼 Best Workplaces for Women for three consecutive years!

⭐Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for 2025!

🌈 Proud members of the Diversity Charter Greece and certified with the SHARE Equality Label

🏠 Flexible way of Working (Hybrid)

🧠Coaching & Counseling from Senior Professionals

The role in detail

We are looking for a skilled Financial Crime Advisor with solid experience in corporate and retail banking to join our advisory team. This role will support leading banks & other Financial Institutions in strengthening their financial crime risk frameworks by delivering business-focused advice on Financial Crime, Sanctions, and other special AML related areas (i.e. Correspondent banking AML controls, trade finance, etc.).

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Participate in advisory engagements addressing financial crime risks within corporate and retail banking, as well as other financial institutions.
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews, internal audits, and health checks focused on AML, Sanctions, and broader financial crime compliance areas.
• Design, assess, and enhance end-to-end client onboarding, transaction monitoring, screening, and customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) processes.
• Provide targeted, actionable recommendations to strengthen clients’ financial crime prevention frameworks and internal control environments.
• Perform regulatory analysis and interpretation of upcoming AML and sanctions-related developments, with deep knowledge of EU, FATF, and other international regulatory standards and best practices.
• Evaluate, select, and support the implementation and optimization of AML systems, including transaction monitoring tools, name screening platforms, and risk scoring engines.
• Review and enhance policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure consistency, operational efficiency, and compliance with current regulations.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and risk indicators (KRIs) for financial crime programs.
• Assist clients in designing governance and reporting structures, including escalation protocols, internal reporting, and reporting to regulators (e.g., SAR/STR processes).
• Support the integration of data analytics and technology into financial crime risk assessments and monitoring processes.
• Deliver clear, structured, and impactful reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, including audit committees, boards, and compliance leadership.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with client executives and compliance officers.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Collaborate with other advisory service lines (e.g., Risk, Internal Audit, Technology) to deliver holistic, cross-functional solutions.
• Participate in business development, including regulatory research, proposal preparation, and thought leadership content.

To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills):

• 3 to 7 years’ experience in financial crime or compliance roles within corporate and/or retail banking.
  
• Strong understanding of banking products, processes, and financial crime area
  
• Proven advisory experience helping banks improve controls and risk management.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Law, or related fields; certifications such as CAMS or ACAMS are a plus.
  
• Excellent communication skills in Greek and English.
  
• Strong project management, client engagement, and team collaboration skills.
  
• Proficient in MS Office and advisory technologies.
  
• Driven to grow as a trusted financial crime advisor within banking.
  

What’s in it for You?

At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace
• 🏋️‍♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment
• 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus
• 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members
• 👩‍🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications
• 🏖 Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days, Early leave days
• 🏃🏽‍♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)
• 🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees
• 🚗 Company Car (depending on job level)

Ready to Go Beyond?

If you're imagining a career that’s anything but ordinary, then Grant Thornton Greece is the place for you! We don’t just do business as usual—we go beyond. Ready to take that leap?

Simply upload your up-to-date CV, hit "apply", and we’ll handle the rest! ✨

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