Job Description & Summary

The Financial Crime Unit (FCU) provides consultancy services and operational support for global financial institutions in the banking sector within the area of Anti-Money Laundering.
The scope of our projects is based on Know Your Customer and Transaction Monitoring procedures that help PwC’s customers, from all over the world, in preventing money laundering. In essence, the Financial Crime Unit counteracts the development of organised crime, fraud and terrorism.
Our international and diverse team is one of the largest ones of its kind in the world, including nationalities from distant parts of the globe like Peru, Argentina, China, Morocco, Mexico, Nigeria and Singapore. Although English is our official language in both everyday communication and project work, our colleagues speak 39 languages in total.

Senior Manager in Financial Crime Unit

As a key member of the leadership team within the Operations stream, you will confidently support Financial Institutions in the area of  Anti-Money-Laundering (“AML”), Counter-Terrorism Financing (“CTF”) and regulatory compliance projects. In addition, you will be adept with large transformation projects that require strong communication skills, an engaging and inclusive mindset, and a proficient understanding of  AML/ CTF/ Sanctions functions and processes. On a day-to-day basis you will also play a critical role in the development and coaching of more Junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and investing in their future development.

The Role:

• Manage large projects, taking responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery, including setting and managing KPIs and priorities for production teams as well as population management, stakeholder engagement and oversight of supporting functions.

• Proactively seeking out new Client opportunities and supporting dedicated account teams, for eg. participating in Client meetings, preparation of proposals, and expanding Client networks.

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with C-suite stakeholders, developing a strong understanding of their requirements and collaborate with them to identify sustainable recommendations and solutions that add value to our Client’s business.

• Invest in the development of others through mentoring and coaching, e.g. recognise others’ strengths and development areas, and help them to realize their full potential in a positive and supportive environment.

• Continuous upskilling, and professional development  in the Financial Crime Compliance sector and AML/ CTF/ Sanctions regulatory area.

• Participate in the global PwC network, building relationships and working collaboratively with other PwC member firms in order to share knowledge and provide a truly global perspective for our Clients.

Candidate's profile:

• Previous experience (8+ years)  in financial services, specifically in the area of AML/ CTF/ Sanctions, or Compliance at an international bank, regulatory agency or consulting firm (preferably focused on the FS sector) with experience in delivering projects in the AML/ CTF/ Sanctions area. 

• Multi-year experience of having operated in a senior programme delivery role.

• In-depth understanding of the financial services industry (for e.g. business and operating models, products and services; culture and communication style).

• Strong ability to understand Client and project dynamics and be able to adopt the style and priorities to meet individual demands.

• Expert skills in driving cooperation with multiple C-suite stakeholders, experience of building business cases, excellent presentation and report writing skills.

• Experience in managing large-scale, complex projects and cross-functional teams, engaging key stakeholders to provide frequent status updates with the ability to resolve or appropriately escalate issues.

• Excellent ability to navigate a highly multicultural and international business environment along with a willingness to travel.

• The candidate must be fluent in English and additional languages skills will be viewed as a further asset for this role.

We offer:

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

• Unlimited opportunities to further your professional growth in a variety of competencies and shape the development of our business and team.

• Access to leading global Clients supported by an unrivaled member firm network with local insights and a global mindset.

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

• Possibility to work in a hybrid model - remotely and in our office in Gdańsk or Warsaw.