AML/KYC Compliance Associate

Visa; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking an AML/KYC professional to conduct KYC/CDD reviews for financial institution clients and partners. You will perform sanctions screening, assess regulatory standing, and prepare clear risk assessments for onboarding decisions.

The role requires at least 3 years in AML or financial crime, a JD or equivalent, and experience with onboarding systems and case management tools. You will collaborate with relationship managers, maintain documentation, and ensure

Qualifications

• 3 years of AML, financial crime compliance or KYC experience.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and State Bar in good standing.
• Eligible to become barred or registered in-house counsel in the role's state.
• Experience onboarding financial institutions, payment entities, or fintechs.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC/CDD, sanctions, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC and CDD reviews for financial clients and partners.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, adverse media screening and escalate as needed.
• Assess ownership structures, licenses, regulatory status, and products.
• Review due diligence docs for completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze funds flow, source of funds, and transaction activity for risk indicators.
• Prepare risk assessments and onboarding recommendations.
• Escalate high-risk relationships and unusual activity per procedures.
• Support periodic KYC refreshes and regulatory inquiries.
• Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain onboarding information.
• Maintain records with regulatory and audit requirements.

Skills

KYC/AML expertise

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Screening platforms

Case management tools

Onboarding systems

Financial crime software

Job description

Visa in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking an AML/KYC professional to conduct KYC/CDD reviews for financial institution clients and partners. You will perform sanctions screening, assess regulatory standing, and prepare clear risk assessments for onboarding decisions.

The role requires at least 3 years in AML or financial crime, a JD or equivalent, and experience with onboarding systems and case management tools. You will collaborate with relationship managers, maintain documentation, and ensure