Compliance Manager - Klarna

About Us

We’re looking for people ready to achieve the extraordinary and embrace our bold ambitions as we shape the future of payments and fintech. Will you join us?

What You Will Do

As a Compliance Manager with expertise in financial crime, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Klarna Bank AB’s compliance efforts in Sweden and for our global operations. Reporting to the Accountable Lead of Regulatory Officers, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and monitoring day-to-day compliance with AML/CTF regulatory requirements.
• Updating and communicating financial crime policies and procedures across Klarna to ensure robust implementation.
• Responding to information requests from relevant authorities in Sweden and other regions.
• Leading initiatives and conducting fieldwork in specialized financial crime areas.
• Supporting the annual update of Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) Risk Assessments.
• Conducting model risk management activities through AML/CTF model validations.
• Drafting reports for senior management and the board to ensure transparency on compliance matters.
• Assisting in ongoing monitoring and testing activities to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-financial crime protocols.
• Keeping up with new regulatory developments and working with the Legal Department to implement necessary adjustments.
• Driving improvements in collaboration and best practices across the Compliance function.

You’ll work closely with a dedicated team comprising operations, monitoring and testing, and engineering professionals to ensure effective compliance management.

• 5+ years of experience in Compliance or first-line AML/CTF roles within financial services.
• A degree in economics or law, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in AML/CTF at both operational and strategic levels is highly valued.
• Extensive background in Financial Services, Fin Tech, E-Money institutions, or related sectors.
• Solid understanding of risk management, regulatory frameworks, and AML/sanctions compliance.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, prioritize effectively, and navigate complex, evolving environments.
• High integrity, ambition, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience working with cross-border AML/CTF compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with Sweden's regulatory landscape and international financial crime compliance standards.
• Proven capability in handling regulatory requests and external audit communications.

Please include a CV in English.