Compliance Officer (Second line of Defense)

Aion Bank; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract form

Individual Development Budget

Flexible work location: home/office

VIP private medical care (incl. dental

Hospitalisation package

Psychological consultations

Multisport card 50% covered

Apple MacBook

Healthy snacks in Warsaw office

Job summary

UniCredit Bank Poland is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the 2LoD and help build a robust compliance governance framework across the organization. The role involves risk assessments, regulatory change management, and independent testing to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the business and collaborate with stakeholders to embed a strong compliance culture, with a flexible contract form and the opportunity for hybrid work in

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Regulatory Oversight within a regulated financial institution.
• Understanding of banking regulatory environment, products and processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively under time pressure.
• Professional certifications.
• Fluency in Polish and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in international and/or digital banks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance risk assessments across business and support units to identify, evaluate, and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Oversee the lifecycle of compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines ensuring alignment with Group standards and local requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, and MI for local management and Group Compliance.
• Monitor KCIs/KPIs and track metrics to evaluate the framework’s effectiveness.
• Support governance framework operationalization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Compliance

Risk Management

Internal Audit

Regulatory Oversight

Polish language

English language

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 a Compliance Officer to join us at this pivotal moment, share our vision, and help shape the future of European banking.

What you will be doing?

As a Compliance Officer within the Compliance team, operating as a key function of the Second Line of Defense (2LoD), you will support the organization in establishing, maintaining, and overseeing a robust compliance governance framework.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting compliance risk assessments, tracking regulatory developments (including KNF/GIIF guidelines and EU directives), performing independent control testing, and delivering comprehensive compliance reporting to executive management and Compliance. You will play a pivotal role in embedding a strong compliance culture, managing control frameworks, and ensuring full alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards, while actively fostering an environment where Compliance acts as a "trusted advisor" to the business.

Key responsibilities

Risk Assessment, Governance & Reporting

• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across business and support units to identify, evaluate, and mitigate regulatory risks
• Oversee the lifecycle of compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring full alignment with Group standards and local regulatory requirements
• Prepare comprehensive compliance reports, dashboards, and management information (MI) for local executive management, relevant committees, and Group Compliance
• Monitor Key Compliance Indicators (KCIs/KPIs) and track metrics to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the compliance framework
• Support the operationalization and continuous improvement of governance frameworks

Regulatory Change Management

• Proactively monitor regulatory developments, market trends, and legal changes (e.g., EU directives, KNF/GIIF guidelines) and translate them into actionable business requirements
• Represent the Compliance function in cross-functional projects and working groups
• Maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders to drive compliance awareness and governance integration across the organization

Internal Controls & Independent Testing

• Support the design, implementation, and coordination of the 2nd Line of Defense (2LoD) internal control framework
• Plan and perform independent compliance controls, testing, and assurance reviews to monitor adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards
• Identify, investigate, and elevate compliance breaches or control deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Document control findings, issue actionable remediation recommendations, and track the resolution of identified gaps or audit findings

Skills you should have

• 5 years of professional experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Regulatory Oversight within a regulated financial institution
• Understanding of banking regulatory environment, products and processes
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and risk awareness
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively under time pressure
• Professional certifications
• Fluency in Polish, English, both spoken and written
• Experience in international and/or digital banks is a plus

What we offer

You will get an opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state of the art approaches and technologies.

• Unless limited by banking regulations we offer a flexible form of contract.
• We will provide a Individual Development Budget, dedicated to enhancing your professional skills.
• If your role permits, we also offer flexible 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 a hospitalisation package.
• We care for our colleagues' well being, therefore we cover psychological consultations if you ever feel you need such support.
• We co-sponsor your Multisport card and cover 50% 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 ambitions

Step 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.

Good luck!

About us

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