FinCrime Escalations Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

FinCrime Escalations Officer (Fintech): Managing suspicious activity reports and regulatory compliance for a global financial platform with an accent on AML/sanctions investigations and escalation management. Focus on resolving complex cases, ensuring timely SAR submissions, and collaborating with the MLRO to mitigate financial crime risks.

Location: Must be based in Romania

Company

Revolut is a global financial super app providing spending, saving, and investment services to over 75 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Act as the primary escalation point for suspicious activity cases.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) per local requirements.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and requests from local authorities.
• Manage queries requiring second line of defence review and collaborate with the MLRO.
• Monitor and detect emerging patterns of suspicious activity.
• Participate in process improvement projects and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be based in Romania
• Fluency in English and Romanian required
• Experience as a compliance or FinCrime officer in a major financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations.
• Proven ability to conduct investigations using internal and external systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for complex risk mitigation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment within a global fintech leader.
• Opportunity to shape financial compliance processes at scale.
• Inclusive workplace with a strong focus on diversity and employee experience.
• Collaborative team culture with exposure to international regulatory standards.