AML Operations Specialist (German) – Financial Crime Unit

About the role

PwC Poland’s Financial Crime Unit is seeking an AML Operations Specialist fluent in German to support anti‑money‑laundering activities for global financial institutions. You will work on KYC validation, alert review, and client risk assessments while mentoring junior analysts.

Key responsibilities

• Review and validate KYC profiles and AML alerts to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor analysts through AML‑focused training, task prioritisation, and quality oversight.
• Analyse client documentation to verify identity, ownership and source of funds.
• Conduct research using internal systems and external sources (sanctions lists, adverse media) to build KYC profiles and assign risk ratings.
• Support AML‑related client projects in Poland and abroad, including investigations and regulatory remediation.
• Assist the Team Leader with daily operations, process monitoring and escalation of suspicious cases.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on AML experience, including at least 6 months in a quality‑control role.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• University degree, preferably in finance, law, economics or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (2 days onsite per week) with flexible start times.
• Opportunities for development and upskilling, including internal AML certification.
• Medical and wellbeing programme, including mindfulness and psychological support.