Job-ID: b855c5ef-441f-4a38-9c1b-b6dc45f00645Location: LondonSalary: 58084
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
- 71559 GBPType: Full timePosted: Contact: the position In this position, you will strengthen Klarna’s financial crime controls by providing independent, risk-based oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering framework within Second Line Compliance.
You will apply sound regulatory judgement across key AML activities, including review and approval of Suspicious Activity Reports under MLRO delegation, while partnering closely with AML Operations, MLROs, and senior Compliance stakeholders.
As Klarna evolves its AML operating model, you will initially contribute hands-on to critical regulatory activities and progressively shift towards analytical oversight of control design, effectiveness, and outcomes across products and markets.
You will help ensure that AML risks are well understood, appropriately mitigated, and clearly evidenced to regulators.
What you will do Review and approve Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) under MLRO delegation to ensure regulatory thresholds are met Review investigations and SAR narratives for quality, completeness, and defensibility Provide structured feedback to AML investigation teams on investigation quality and SAR narratives Identify complex or sensitive cases requiring escalation to MLROs Perform second-line oversight of AML controls, with a focus on Transaction Monitoring effectiveness Conduct thematic reviews across SAR outcomes, escalation decisions, and typologies Assess whether AML risks are adequately covered across products and customer segments Contribute to AML input for new products, material changes, and control enhancements Analyse AML metrics and trends to identify control gaps, emerging risks, or degradation Support governance, documentation, and clear separation of responsibilities across AML teams Who you are Support governance, documentation, and clear separation of responsibilities across AML teams Experience in AML, financial crime, or compliance within a regulated financial institution, such as a
Financial Crime Compliance Specialist in Kennington employer: Klarna
At Klarna, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to tackle unique challenges in the fintech space. With opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across diverse teams, our London office offers a vibrant environment where innovation thrives. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance.
