Senior AML/KYC Policy and Compliance Specialist

Unleash strategic innovation — redefine KYC compliance with transformative policy leadership!

Warsaw-based opportunity with hybrid work model (3 days per week in the office)

As a Senior KYC Compliance Specialist, you will be working for our client, a leading financial services organization committed to safeguarding financial integrity and promoting compliance excellence. This is a policy and compliance-focused role — you will contribute to shaping and modernizing the firm's KYC policy framework, ensuring alignment with international AML regulations and supporting firm-wide transformation initiatives. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to impact global compliance strategies and advance your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Your main responsibilities:

• Provide expert interpretation of international AML regulations and KYC guidelines, ensuring policies meet global standards and evolving best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on AML regulatory trends and emerging risks to inform strategic policy development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive KYC policy transformation, simplifying and aligning procedures to optimize operational efficiency and risk management.
• Lead efforts to automate and enhance the collection and integration of country-specific KYC and AML requirements within a scalable global framework.
• Manage project initiatives and develop roadmaps to support broader KYC transformation and strategic change agendas.
• Develop and deliver high-impact presentations to communicate policy updates, strategic initiatives, and project progress.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovative thinking and risk-based compliance.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in KYC Policy and Compliance development and transformation within the financial industry (this is a policy-focused position — candidates with a background primarily in KYC Operations/case processing will not meet the requirements).
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear policies.
• Exceptional attention to detail, adept at reviewing and managing extensive data in Excel.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proven talent for influencing across organizational levels.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and managing organizational change.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Certifications in AML or compliance-related fields.
• Previous experience with change management frameworks.
• Knowledge of automation tools related to KYC and AML processes.

Language required for the role:
English — fluent command.

Eligibility to work in Europe:
Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.