Senior AML Compliance Specialist – Financial Services

Unleash the future of financial security — drive AML compliance innovation on a global scale!
Warszawa-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior AML Compliance Specialist, you will be working for our client, a leader in global financial services committed to safeguarding the integrity of the international financial system. In this pivotal role, you will help revolutionize the firm's KYC policies, ensuring they adhere to evolving AML regulations worldwide and support long-term compliance and risk management strategies. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of financial security and compliance excellence.

Your main responsibilities:

• Provide expert interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring global policy compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on emerging AML risks and regulatory trends, offering clear policy development guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across first and second line to review, simplify, and align KYC policies and procedures.
• Lead efforts to automate the collection and integration of country-specific KYC and AML requirements into a scalable global framework.
• Manage projects and develop roadmaps for policy initiatives aligned with broader KYC transformation strategies.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations on policy changes, strategic initiatives, and project progress.
• Promote continuous improvements by fostering innovative, risk-based compliance practices.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in AML/KYC policy development and transformation within financial services.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills to translate complex regulations into clear policies.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with experience managing extensive data in Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence and negotiate across organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and facilitate organizational change.
• Legal background and relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS) are highly advantageous.

It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)

• Additional certifications or advanced degrees in related fields.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent English, with excellent command.

Eligibility to work on this role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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