AML Officer

Job Description
Would you like to develop your sanctions screening knowledge while helping protect Danske Bank against financial crime?

Financial crime does not stand still, and neither do we. As an AML Officer in our department, you will play a meaningful part in protecting Danske Bank and the wider financial system from money laundering and sanctions breaches. This is a role where your attention to detail and sound judgement make a real difference.

The workplace is located in Vilnius, Lithuania. This role does not include a relocation allowance for candidates who are not based in Lithuania.

What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you will review transaction and customer screening alerts for potential sanctions matches, apply established rules and procedures, and make timely decisions on whether to close cases or refer them for further investigation. You will build your understanding of international and national regulations while working in an environment where accuracy, consistency, and efficient case handling matter.

In this role you will:

• Investigate, analyze, and resolve transaction and customer screening alerts using a rule-based approach and established procedures.
• Make timely decisions within short processing timeframes, documenting the rationale for closing cases or referring them for further investigation.
• Continuously improve your expertise, internal processes, and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other teams in similar functions to create a supportive environment.

About You

• Previous experience in banking, financial sectors, back office or AML.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to apply established rules consistently while making accurate decisions within short timeframes.
• The ability to learn quickly and think critically.
• A collaborative approach, a quality-driven mindset, and a proactive attitude.
• Good time management and comfort with changing priorities
• Higher education in economics, business administration, law, or a related field is an advantage.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• A keen interest in AI and curiosity about how it can support smarter and more effective work.

What We Offer You
The monthly salary range is from
1440 EUR
to
2160 EUR
gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank Lithuania employee receives an employee benefits package that includes:

• Growth opportunities: a professional and supportive team; e-learning; numerous development programs, including professional certificates; opportunities for internal mobility across 100+ professions.
• Health and well-being: a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports work-life balance; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial compensation for psychologist counselling; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
• Hybrid working conditions: work from home up to two days a week; a home office budget (after the probation period); a modern Danske Campus workplace developed with an anthropologist for the best employee experience.
• Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities, as well as for seniority with Danske Bank.
• Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.

See all the benefits
HERE
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Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Customer Screening.

For this position, it is mandatory to present criminal record certificate(s) issued by Lithuanian or foreign authorities to be eligible for hire. For more information, please refer to Hiring Process.

Ready to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment? Let’s have a chat about this opportunity! Reach out to Živilė Doveikienė, Leader of CS & PEP Screening Team via zdo@danskebank.lt if you have any questions.