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Legal Counsel — AML/KYC Compliance

Handelsbanken · Stockholm, Sweden · Hybrid · kr50,000 - kr68,000/year
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden Sweden flag
Compensation: kr50,000 - kr68,000/year
Position: Mid
Type: Job
Remote: Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Handelsbanken is seeking a Legal Counsel for its AML/KYC Compliance team at Kungsträdgårdsgatan 2 in central Stockholm near Norrmalmstorg. You will work on the bank's anti-money laundering and know-your-customer framework under lagen om åtgärder mot penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism (the Swedish AML Act, SFS 2017:630) and Finansinspektionen's FFFS regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on compliance with the Swedish AML Act (SFS 2017:630) and Finansinspektionen's FFFS 2017:11 regulations
  • Develop and maintain KYC procedures for corporate, private banking, and correspondent banking clients
  • Handle suspicious activity reporting to Finanspolisen (Financial Intelligence Unit) and Länsstyrelsen
  • Conduct AML risk assessments for new products, markets, and customer segments
  • Support internal investigations and Finansinspektionen AML supervisory examinations

Requirements

  • Swedish juristexamen; 3-6 years PQE in AML/KYC compliance or financial crime
  • Knowledge of Swedish AML Act, EU AMLD frameworks, and FATF Recommendations
  • Experience with Finansinspektionen regulatory engagement preferred
  • CAMS certification an advantage

Responsibilities

AML Act compliance; KYC procedures; SAR reporting (Finanspolisen); FI examinations

Requirements

Juristexamen; 3-6 years AML/KYC PQE; Swedish AML Act; Finansinspektionen knowledge

Compensation

kr50,000 - kr68,000/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Mid

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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