French-speaking Anti-Financial Crime Analyst - Bucharest

Workster is recruiting on behalf of a leading international financial technology organisation for a French-speaking Anti-Financial Crime Analyst based in Bucharest. This role sits at the heart of a forward-thinking Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime team, focusing on safeguarding clients and business operations from financial crime risks. If you are fluent in French, passionate about anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention, and eager to start or grow your career in this vital sector, we want to hear from you. Join a multicultural, energetic team driving best practices in the fast-changing landscape of financial crime compliance.

Key Responsibilities – French-Speaking Anti-Financial Crime & AML Analyst in Bucharest

• Monitor financial transactions and client activities, identifying and investigating unusual or potentially suspicious behaviour related to money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing.


• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients, leveraging both proprietary and public data sources.


• Review and act on alerts generated by AML and fraud detection systems; escalate and document cases in line with internal controls, French laws, and EU compliance standards.


• Analyse customer profiles, payment flows, and documentation to verify compliance with anti-financial crime regulations specific to France and Europe.


• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and operational teams to ensure timely, accurate case resolution and shared best practices.


• Create clear investigation summaries and contribute to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filing when required by regulation.


• Maintain detailed, accurate records that support audit trails and data protection best practice.


• Stay abreast of regulatory updates, AML trends, and evolving threats within the French and EU financial sector.


• Participate in process improvement, policy enhancement, and sharing knowledge with the wider compliance team.

Qualifications & Experience – Compliance & Financial Crime Analyst (French Speaker, Bucharest)

• Fluent or native proficiency in French, along with strong written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level).


• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Economics, Finance, Law, or a relevant discipline.


• Prior experience (6–24 months) in compliance, AML, anti-financial crime roles, or financial services (banking, fintech, or similar) is an advantage.


• General knowledge of French and European AML regulations and financial crime prevention policies (training provided).


• Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in investigation and reporting.


• Clear communicator, able to prepare documents and interact with colleagues at all organisational levels.


• Collaborative attitude and also comfortable working independently to resolve cases.


• Basic digital proficiency (MS Office Suite); willingness to learn new tools and case management systems.


• Committed to confidentiality, data protection, and upholding the highest integrity standards.

Benefits & Offer – Anti-Financial Crime Analyst, Bucharest (French)

• Permanent, full-time contract within a well-established and growing compliance function.


• International, inclusive team culture with ongoing professional development in AML, KYC, fraud, and regulatory compliance.


• Attractive base salary and performance-related bonus.


• Private health insurance, daily meal allowance, and pension/contribution schemes.


• Modern Bucharest office, flexible hours, and hybrid work options following onboarding.


• Support for career progression within compliance, risk, and anti-financial crime specialisations.


• Assistance with relocation to Bucharest for eligible candidates.

How to Apply – Compliance & AML Analyst (French Speaker) – Bucharest

• Please submit your CV in English, highlighting your French language proficiency, compliance or investigative experience, and motivation for joining an anti-financial crime team.


• Shortlisted applicants will complete an online interview and tasks relevant to AML, compliance, and analytical reasoning.


• Take this next step in your compliance career through Workster and help strengthen financial crime risk controls in Bucharest’s dynamic fintech sector.

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