AML Analyst - German Speaking

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. We are seeking an AML Analyst to support AML and financial crime detection activities for a high‑visibility compliance programme. This role focuses on transaction monitoring, alert investigation, risk escalation, and suspicious activity assessments in alignment with regulatory expectations—particularly under the German AML Act (GwG). You will play a key role in identifying unusual transactional activity, escalating potential risks, and ensuring AML monitoring processes remain traceable, well documented and audit ready. Your Role: A Financial Crime Specialist Supporting AML Detection & Monitoring Perform first‑level AML transaction monitoring alert reviews to distinguish false positives from genuine concerns. Conduct initial triage of transaction monitoring alerts and assess transactional behaviour against known typologies. Manage multiple queues of transaction and account screening alerts with accuracy and efficiency. Handle post‑processing activities for alerts potentially linked to SAR/STR obligations under §43 of the German AML Act (GwG). Review customer profiles, transactional histories and red‑flag indicators to determine risk relevance. Escalate potential Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to senior team members in line with regulatory requirements. Document clear, defensible rationales for alert clearance and escalation decisions. Maintain high productivity while meeting strict quality, regulatory and audit standards. Contribute to identifying rule gaps, control weaknesses and potential enhancements to monitoring frameworks. Record investigations, decisions and outcomes accurately in required systems (e.g. LOCS). Identify emerging financial crime trends and vulnerabilities, contributing to mitigation strategies. The Profile We’re Looking For: Strong educational background; a degree in Finance, Legal or a STEM discipline is advantageous. Knowledge of German AML regulations (GwG), including §43 reporting requirements. Strong command of the German language (C1 or above). 2+ years’ experience in AML Transaction Monitoring or financial crime investigations. Proven experience analysing transaction patterns and identifying suspicious activity. Background working in banking environments, either in‑house or through consulting/outsourced services. Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and screening tools. Strong understanding of AML, financial crime risk and regulatory frameworks. Understanding of sanctions and BSA‑related regulatory requirements. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and sound judgment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency across Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Equal Opportunity & Compliance Huron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Position Level Associate Country Poland