For our Client, an international financial services company, we are looking for candidates for the position of AML Team Leader.
AML Team Leader
AML Team Leader
Work place: Warszawa
Ref. no 91/1/2025/AK/11843/3562
Requirements
- a minimum of 5 years of experience in AML compliance, customer screening, or related roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership position,
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field,
- knowledge of English,
- strong understanding of AML regulations, KYC requirements, and risk-based approaches,
- proven experience with automated screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
Responsibilities
- lead, mentor, and manage a team of AML analysts responsible for customer screenings,
- set team goals and ensure that high standards of compliance and operational efficiency are maintained,
- conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing training to enhance the team’s skills and knowledge of AML requirements,
- oversee the onboarding process of new clients, ensuring thorough AML screening and due diligence in line with policies,
- ensure accurate customer identification and verification procedures, including KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance,
- conduct risk assessments on potential clients and escalate high-risk cases to senior management or compliance officers,
- monitor overnight automated AML screenings, ensuring any flagged transactions are reviewed and resolved promptly,
- conduct ad-hoc screenings as required, especially for high-risk clients or transactions, and provide details based on findings,
- collaborate with IT teams to ensure the screening systems are functioning optimally, and provide feedback for system improvements,
- prepare detailed reports to assist compliance officers in reporting to authorities and regulators,
- maintain comprehensive records of all screening activities and investigations for audit purposes,
- stay updated on changes in AML regulations and ensure that internal processes remain compliant with local and international standards,
- support the implementation of new AML policies and procedures across different offices.
We offer
- stable employment conditions based on an employment contract,
- attractive benefits package,
- work in hybrid mode,
- relevant substantive training,
- opportunity to gain experience in international environment.
