The Financial Services industry is operating in an increasingly challenging environment as a result of global economic uncertainty, increasing regulatory demands, and unprecedented operational and technological obstacles.

PwC Poland’s Financial Crime Unit (“FCU”) is uniquely equipped to assist our Clients in overcoming these challenges through innovation and collaboration. The FCU’s Process stream helps clients transform their Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) framework by executing strategies to reduce operational complexity through streamlined processes, technology optimisation, and resource efficiency to deliver cost effective, high quality services to our Clients. Our Process stream helps our Client’s to reimagine “the possible” and to build sustainable AML functions that can adapt to the demands of the Financial Services industry.

We are always keen to recruit new talent who are interested in working in a dynamic, fast growing team . Currently we are looking for:

Senior Business Analyst in Process Stream, Financial Crime Unit

The Role:

• Key contributor to the delivery of a client engagement or an internal project in a Business Analyst capacity e.g.

  -> performing business analysis to identify potential gaps and process inefficiencies,
  -> taking personal ownership for the quality and efficiency of deliverables and proposed solutions
  -> engaging with the client and your team to develop an understanding of the Client’s operating model, processes and supporting technology solutions, 
  -> supporting development of customized technology solutions linking business needs and technology capabilities.

• Continued learning and development in the subject matter of Financial Crime Compliance, e.g. understanding the impact of changes to regulations, forming a perspective on how institutions respond, what constitutes ‘best practice’ in relation to policies, operating models, technology, etc.

• Active participation in the global PwC network, e.g. build a collaborative network with other PwC member firms in order to share knowledge and provide a truly global perspective for our Clients.

• Investing in the development of others through mentoring and coaching, e.g. recognising others’ strengths and development areas, and helping them to realise their full potential in a positive and supportive environment.

• This role is available in our offices in Gdańsk or Warsaw.

Candidate's profile:

•  Previous experience (4+ years), preferably in the financial services industry, business operations, Financial Crime Compliance or a leading consulting firm, including experience in the capacity of Business Analyst.

• Practical experience in generating process documentation and reports including thorough business analysis, gap analysis, process and data mapping.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• A structured, data-driven, analytical thinker, with a proven ability to successfully resolve complex problems and issues.

• A demonstrable understanding of the financial services industry (e.g. business and operating models, products and services; culture and communication style).

• Experience in software development projects including creating a detailed business analysis and defining business requirements for technology solutions, planning and performing UAT.

• Familiarity with frameworks such as Scrum-Agile would be an asset.

• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, MS Visio and MS PowerPoint/Google Slides, including the ability to prepare structured & story-driven presentations.

• Practical knowledge of  tools such as Jira or Confluence would be an asset

• A team player who enjoys working in a multicultural and international environment, can manage multiple stakeholders.

• Previous experience in regulatory/AML remediation projects will be considered as an asset for this role.

• The candidate must be fluent in English, any additional language skills would be an asset.   

We offer:

• A diverse, international and fast paced environment, offering exciting opportunities for innovative thinkers who seek to ‘disrupt’ traditional mindsets.

• Unlimited opportunities to develop further your professional growth in a variety of competencies, with a support of a dedicated coach.

• Opportunity to work with leading global financial institutions in multinational teams, close cooperation with other firms in PwC network 

• Potential for business travel opportunities for those candidates who are keen to increase their exposure to international markets.

• A supportive and open-minded team, promoting a healthy and balanced working culture.

• A strong training programme of AML induction to facilitate adaptation to the role.

• A competitive remuneration package and benefits that ensure our team is rewarded for their contribution to our success.