Italian-speaking Anti-Financial Crime Analyst

About the role

Workster is looking for an Italian‑speaking Anti‑Financial Crime Analyst to join the compliance team of a fast‑growing global fintech company in Bucharest. The analyst will help protect the business and its clients by detecting and preventing money‑laundering, fraud and terrorism financing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor financial transactions and customer activity to identify suspicious behaviour and mitigate AML, fraud and terrorism financing risks.
• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) using proprietary and public data sources for new and existing clients.
• Review, investigate and document alerts generated by AML and fraud detection systems, escalating cases according to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse client profiles, payment flows and supporting documents to ensure compliance with Italian and EU anti‑financial crime regulations.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal and Customer Operations teams to achieve timely case resolution.
• Prepare clear reports on findings and assist in filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the appropriate authorities.
• Maintain accurate records in line with data‑protection and internal audit standards.
• Stay up‑to‑date with regulatory changes, financial‑crime trends and best practices within Italian and European AML frameworks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal policies, controls and training programmes.

Required profile

• Native or fluent Italian with a good command of English (minimum B2 level).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• 6‑24 months of experience in financial‑crime analysis, AML, compliance, banking or a similar financial‑services role (preferred).
• Solid understanding of Italian and EU anti‑financial‑crime regulations (training will be provided).
• Strong analytical, investigative and documentation abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• MS Office Suite