Business Risk Manager with Compliance experience (m/f/d) Vienna (AT)

• Category Risk Controlling
• Workload Full Time (≥ 80%)
• Posted on 21 July 2025

LGT Bank Österreich, a branch of LGT Bank AG, is the largest international private bank in Austria. We offer comprehensive private banking services and employ around 250 people in Austria. Our corporate culture is characterised by our unique ownership structure. We stand for entrepreneurial thinking, sustainability, a sense of responsibility and trust. Mutual respect, personal integrity and loyalty are the solid foundation of our work culture. At the beginning of 2024, we were recognised as one of the 50 best employers in Austria by the consulting firm "Great Place to Work". In the Medium category (100-249 employees), we improved to 4th place and even achieved 1st place among financial institutions.

We are looking for a Business Risk Manager (m/f/d) with compliance experience to serve as a sparring partner for the market area in the role of First Line of Defense.

In this role, you will work independently but as part of an international team of experts in the Business Risk Management department. Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as the first point of contact and sparring partner for questions related to due diligence, money laundering, and complex market structures for our Relationship Managers
• Supporting account openings, KYC checks, and pre-checks, as well as customer openings and ongoing due diligence reviews
• Conducting plausibility checks of tax status in coordination with the operational tax department, particularly in complex cases
• Performing quality checks of transactions and handling hits and anomalies in relevant IT tools
• Assisting in the development and delivery of training sessions for employees on topics within your area of expertise (particularly money laundering, terrorism financing, etc.)
• Supporting and representing the Business Risk Management team in local and group-wide initiatives, working groups, and projects

• Completed studies in economics, finance, or a related field
• Several years of experience in business risk management/compliance or professional experience in a comparable role, or several years of specialized experience in the financial sector
• An understanding of regulatory requirements in the area of AML/CFT complements your profile
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Teamwork and strong communication skills
• Fluent in German and English
• Knowledge of an Eastern European language is an advantage

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and international working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Attractive compensation and benefits
  

In addition to a very interesting field of activity and our social benefits, we offer you a minimum collective agreement salary starting at € 3.272,23 (depending on qualifications), with a willingness for significant overpayment.

A great place to work – a great place to have impact: LGT promotes diversity among its employees. We believe that an inclusive and appreciative corporate culture is the driver for a great workplace and provides the opportunity to create a unique and successful team. That's why our employees can also benefit from many additional benefits.