Compliance Controls & Governance Senior Specialist

UniCredit; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract

Individual Development Budget

Flexible work location

Private medical care

Dental treatment

Hospitalisation package

Psychological consultations

Multisport card

Apple MacBook

Healthy snacks

Job summary

UniCredit in Poland is seeking a Compliance Controls & Governance Senior Specialist to join our growing team in Warsaw. You will execute, monitor, and enhance second-line controls across branch locations, with emphasis on AFC and sanctions, ensuring adherence to regulations and group policies.

You will coordinate risk assessments, reporting, and policy cascading to local Compliance Officers, contributing to a consolidated view of AFC risks across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages (Polish, French, German or Spanish) is a strong advantage.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, Audit or Risk Management in financial sector.
• Strong AML/CTF and sanctions knowledge.
• Proven experience in control testing, QA reviews or compliance monitoring.
• Analytical mindset with data handling and risk insight abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute second-line controls testing across multiple branches and jurisdictions.
• Identify control deficiencies and remediation actions; monitor remediation plans.
• Prepare MI, dashboards, and reports for local and Group Compliance Committees.
• Calibrate annual control testing plans and coordinate with Data and IT teams.
• Cascade group policies and regulatory updates to local teams; ensure consistent application.

Skills

English fluency

Polish language

Other languages (French, German or SP)

AML/CTF knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

Control testing

Analytical mindset

Job description

What we do?

UniCredit in Poland belongs to one of the largest financial groups in Europe, serving over 20 million Clients, including one million businesses. We are building a new banking model that combines the speed and appeal of a fintech with the strength and stability of a universal bank. We draw on 150 years of experience and the unique expertise of our teams, acting as the Group’s pan-European innovation hub.

We are creating ultra-fast and transparent banking with an “all-in-one” application and new opportunities for all Clients - individual, business, and corporate. We provide full omnichannel service thanks to a network of flagship branches in key Polish cities and our Support Center.

Our greatest value is our People - a Team of creative experts who thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. We focus on collaboration, engagement, and achieving ambitious goals.

We are looking for aCompliance Controls & Governance Senior Specialistto join us at this pivotal moment, share our vision, and help shape the future of European banking.

What you will be doing?

Role Purpose

Compliance Controls & Governance Senior Specialistis responsible for executing, monitoring, and enhancing second-line controls across the Four branches. Controls will be mainly focused on Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) and Sanction topics. The role ensures that activities across branch locations comply with applicable regulations, internal control frameworks, and Group compliance policies.

The candidate will be responsible for Risk Assessment activities, management reporting, and the cascading of Group policies and procedures to local Compliance Officers. The role requires a broad cross-country perspective, including oversight of key activities, remediation plans, and emerging issues to ensure a consolidated view of Compliance/AFC risks.

Key Responsibilities

Second-Line Control Execution & Monitoring

• Execute, tailor, and formalize Second Level controls testing across multiple branches and jurisdictions.

• Identify control deficiencies, gaps, and emerging compliance risks, drafting clear findings and recommending appropriate remediation actions.

• Monitor and validate remediation plans to ensure timely and effective risk mitigation.

• Report control testing results and key findings to both Group and Local functions.

Reporting, Data & Governance

• Prepare regular Management Information (MI), dashboards, risk metrics, and reports for local and Group Compliance Committees, the Head of Controls, and senior management.

• Support the execution of Risk Assessments and the calibration of annual control testing plans across branch entities.

• Act as the primary liaison with Data and IT teams regarding data extractions, reporting requirements, data quality, and control-testing methodologies.

• Drive continuous improvements in governance processes, risk assessment methodologies, management reporting, and control frameworks.

• Leverage data and analytical insights to identify trends, emerging risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for enhancement.

Governance & Policy Management

• Cascade Group policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory updates to local Compliance teams, supporting their implementation and ensuring ongoing compliance.

• Coordinate with local Compliance Officers and Group stakeholders to ensure consistent application of Compliance and AFC requirements across all jurisdictions.

Skills you should have

Must-Have qualifications for this role are:

• Experience:Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, Audit, or Risk Management within the financial/banking sector.
• Subject Matter Expertise:Strong understanding of AML/CTF, Sanctions.
• Control Testing Skills:Proven track record in executing control testing, quality assurance reviews, or compliance monitoring methodologies.
• Analytical Mindset:Strong data-handling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify anomalies, evaluate control effectiveness, and summarize findings clearly for senior management.. While advanced technical skills are not required, a risk-based mindset and the ability to translate data into meaningful risk insights are essential
• Languages:Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of Polish, French, German or Spanish is considered a strong advantage.

What we offer

You will get an opportunity to work in aninnovative, digital bankapplying state of the art approaches and technologies. Unless limited by banking regulations we offer aflexible form of contract. You will be provided anIndividual Development Budget, dedicated to enhancing your professional skills. If your role permits, we also offerflexible work location: home/office — according to your preference. You and your closest family will be covered with VIP-level private medical care which includes dental treatment and ahospitalisation package. We care for our colleagues’ well being, therefore we coverpsychological consultations if you ever feel you need such support. We co-sponsor your Multisport card and cover50% of its cost. You will work on computer equipment that delivers the best user experience —Apple MacBook. Our office in Warsaw offers healthy snacks throughout the day.

Our process

We keep our recruiting process simple. Step 1:Talk with one of our Recruiters about your to date experiences and ambitionsStep 2:Meet with your future Team Manager to deep dive on the role specifics and our work environment

Our note to you

We are an equal opportunity employer. We stand together in nurturing a workplace that welcomes diverse thinking and inclusive behaviors. By embracing diversity of thought and making all voices heard regardless of background, we drive innovation, sustainable growth, and new business opportunities. This inclusive approach enhances our work climate, directly boosting our people's productivity, well-being, and engagement. Our Values -Integrity, Ownership, Caring - are more than just words. They are actions. Mandates. Pledges. When we all commit to these shared Values, we will deliver for our clients. And delivering for our clients - in any way, large or small - is how we fulfil our Purpose. We appreciate your time and application. Please note that we reserve the right to contact selected candidates.

Good luck!