Junior Financial Crime Risk Associate

EY; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Flexible work model

Transformative leadership

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

EY GDS Poland is seeking an Associate to support the development and execution of global 1st line of defence compliance processes within the Global Delivery Services network. The role focuses on anti-money laundering, sanctions screening and risk management across EY’s network, offering exposure to senior leaders and a fast-paced, multinational environment.

You will review client due diligence, conduct research on corporates and individuals, and contribute to the evaluation of risk for accepting

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of work experience; AML/EC sanctions exposure is a plus.
• Strong English communication skills (written & verbal).
• Intermediate MS Office proficiency is required.
• Awareness of recent global events related to financial crime is expected.
• External qualification in financial crime prevention is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence research using public and subscription sources.
• Critically analyse due diligence information for KYC procedures and identify gaps.
• Screen clients for sanctions, PEPs and adverse media; escalate hits as needed.
• Assess risk profiles using gathered due diligence information.
• Coordinate with client-serving teams with clear, consistent communication.
• Support testing and validation of technology systems used in financial crime prevention.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

English communication

Deadline-driven

Education

External qualification in financial crime prevention

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Katowice/Wrocław - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

We are seeking an Associate who will support with the development and execution of EY’s global 1st line of defence compliance processes. The role will be part of the Global Delivery Services (GDS) team who provide enablement services to the EY network, including risk management. The opportunity is to join the GDS Central Financial Crime Team who are responsible for the execution or financial crime prevention controls across the EY network.

The Associate will obtain, review and critically analyse Client Due Diligence as part of our commitment to comply with non-negotiable laws, including Anti-Money Laundering and supporting compliance with Economic & Trade Sanctions. The Analyst will be a trusted advisor to Risk Management and client servers, supporting on the evaluation of risk in support of the timely acceptance and continuance of client work.

The roles offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work with senior members of the Global Financial Crime team as well as members of the Risk Management executive more broadly, to increase visibility and awareness of EY’s financial crime programs throughout the business.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research into clients (corporates and individuals) using public and subscription services to support their identification and verification.
• Critically analyse due diligence information in support of ‘Know Your Client’ procedures to identify where further information is required.
• Perform screening on clients to identify Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons and Adverse Media, ruling out false positives as needed and escalating potential hits for further analysis.
• Perform a risk assessement of clients using the due diligence gathered to support the formation of a risk profile for each client.
• Liaise directly with client serving teams to convey requests in clear, consistent language.
• Contribute towards the testing and validation of technology systems used to support financial crime prevention when needed.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment to meet commitments.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adopts a client first approach, prioritising responsiveness, quality and clear articulation.
• Ability to work in a global environment, adapting working hours on occasion where needed to meet business needs.
• Good analytical skills with a logical mind-set
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 0-3 year’s work experience. Previous experience with Anti-Money Laundering, Economic and Trade Sanctions or Anti-Bribery and Corruption would be an advantage.
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills in English
• Intermediate level of knowledge in MS Office
• An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and economic and trade sanctions.
• An external qualification in financial crime prevention would be an advantage although is not a requirement for the role.

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well‑known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever‑expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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