Legal Counsel — AML/KYC Compliance
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Position Overview
Location:
Stockholm, Sweden 
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
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
kr50,000 - kr68,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Handelsbanken Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
