AML Compliance Leader

We are seeking an experienced AML Compliance Leader to ensure compliance with legal obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act. This role involves managing the AML team and providing expert advice on AML/CTF matters while enhancing processes to mitigate risks effectively. You will play a crucial part in fostering relationships with regulators and maintaining the integrity of our financial operations.

Responsibilities: :
• Managing the work of the AML compliance team and ensuring timely completion of key tasks.
• Overseeing AML/CFT processes and supporting Risk Operations in the integration, configuration, and management of AML/KYC systems and processes.
• Providing advice on AML/CTF, sanctions, and PEP matters to AML Team members and other stakeholders.
• Performing the functions of the MLRO for Poland, in line with legal requirements and regulatory recommendations, including cooperation with relevant authorities.
• Leading periodic reviews and quality control over AML/CFT processes, proposing and implementing improvements based on findings.
• Ensuring proper design of products and services in accordance with AML/CFT regulations.
• Designing and implementing AML/CFT-related internal regulations.
• Conducting AML/CFT training sessions.
• Maintaining relations with regulators, including CRBR reporting, asset freeze reporting, and submitting information to the GIIF on suspicious transactions.
• Participating in audits conducted by supervisory authorities.

What we are looking for::
• 4+ years of experience in compliance or an AML team within a financial institution.
• Knowledge of the payment or financial services industries, particularly AML laws applicable to payment service providers.
• Strong people leadership skills; proven ability to lead and influence teams in fast paced environment while keeping up with business priorities
• Excellent understanding of AML/CFT regulations, policies, procedures
• Exceptional drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills to articulate complex data clearly.
• Proven track record of building and delivering improvement projects in the AML area on a company level
• Strong decision-making skills in high-volume, risk-sensitive environments
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Polish

What we offer?:
• Responsibility for leading and improving the AML/CTF compliance process in CEE region
• Full-time employment under a contract of employment.
• Benefits: ability to develop one’s own package in MyBenefit system.
• Possibility to work in a hybrid model.
• Friendly work atmosphere in a cooperation-driven team, that will support you everyday.
• Work in an international organization operating in a rapidly changing industry.
• Work in an international environment where you work with foreign languages on an everyday basis.