Anti-Financial Crime Analyst L1 (French)

Anti-Financial Crime Analyst L1 (French Speaker) Banking Sector | Bucharest, Romania

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated to combat financial crime? Join a leading global banking project in Bucharest as a French-speaking Anti-Financial Crime Analyst (L1), and play a vital role in protecting financial institutions from fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an international environment, gain expertise in AML, KYC, and Transaction Monitoring, and build a long-term career in financial compliance.

Your Role & Mission

As an Anti-Financial Crime Analyst (L1), you will be responsible for identifying and analyzing potential suspicious activities across financial transactions. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining trust, transparency, and regulatory compliance in the banking sector.

Key Responsibilities :

Analyze and investigate alerts generated by AML and Transaction Monitoring systems.

Assess transactions and customer behavior to determine whether activity is normal or suspicious.

Prepare and send Requests for Information (RFIs) to clients or internal departments when clarification is needed.

Identify red flags and document clear rationales for case closure or escalation.

Conduct preliminary investigations and recommend complex cases for escalation to Level 2 analysts.

Ensure daily compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory standards.

Collaborate closely with L2 and Compliance teams to resolve pending investigations.

What You Bring

C1 level proficiency in French (certification required for non-native speakers).

Good command of English (B2 level), both written and spoken.

Bachelors degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or a related field.

At least 1 year of professional experience in the financial sector, preferably with exposure to KYC / AML processes.

Previous experience in transactional monitoring or handling requests from authorities is a plus.

An analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a high sense of confidentiality and integrity.

Work Model & Schedule

Location : Bucharest, Romania

• Working model :

First 3 months fully onsite at our headquarters in Bucharest.

Afterward, a hybrid model (3 days from office, 2 days from home).

Working hours : Monday-Friday, 9 : 00 AM 6 : 00 PM (1-hour lunch break).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary : 7,500 RON net / month + 350 RON monthly performance bonus (based on KPIs : Quantity | Quality | Complaints | Productivity).

Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programs.

Monthly flexible benefits allowance of 400 RON.

Access to Bookster, continuous training, and professional development opportunities.

Easter and Christmas bonuses, plus annual service bonuses for tenure recognition.

Eyeglasses discount, referral bonuses, and loyalty incentives.

3 months free accommodation in a shared apartment.

Afterward, a 150 EUR / month housing allowance.

Flight ticket reimbursement included.

Recruitment Process

We keep our hiring process structured and transparent. Heres what to expect :

CV validation with our project team.

Online testing : Logical + AFC assessments and language testing (French + English, written and spoken).

HR interview (online, 30-40 minutes).

Project validation interview (online, 30 minutes).

Offer stage.

Background check (Criminal Record + ID verification via ID Check platform).

Why Join Us

Youll gain hands-on experience in financial crime prevention, collaborate with international experts, and access continuous professional growth in one of the most dynamic and impactful sectors in finance.

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Anti-Financial Crime Analyst L1 French | Bucharest