German AML Operations Specialist — Mentoring & Risk Insights

PwC Polska; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical care package

Wellbeing program

AML certification co-financed

Volunteering hours

Birthday day off

Employee referrals

Job summary

PwC Polska is seeking an AML Operations Specialist with German to join its Financial Crime Unit in Warsaw. The role involves reviewing KYC profiles, mentoring analysts, and supporting AML projects across Poland and abroad. Strong German and English, plus a finance/legal/economics background, are required.

You will work in a hybrid model with opportunities for professional development, AML training, and access to advanced tools. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on AML experience including 6 months in a quality control role.
• Fluent in German and English for international communication.
• Strong analytical thinking with risk awareness and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, target-driven setting.
• Independent worker who can also thrive in project teams.
• University degree in finance, law, economics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate KYC profiles and alerts for AML compliance.
• Mentor Analysts through AML-focused training and quality oversight.
• Analyze client documentation to verify identity, ownership, and source of funds.
• Research using sanctions lists and adverse media to build KYC profiles and risk ratings.
• Support AML-related client projects in Poland and abroad, including investigations.
• Assist Team Leader with daily operations, process monitoring, and escalation.

Skills

German language

English language

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Risk awareness

Meeting deadlines

Ownership & initiative

AI-based tools familiarity

Education

University degree (finance/law/economics or related)

Tools

AI-based tools

Job description

PwC Polska is seeking an AML Operations Specialist with German to join its Financial Crime Unit in Warsaw. The role involves reviewing KYC profiles, mentoring analysts, and supporting AML projects across Poland and abroad. Strong German and English, plus a finance/legal/economics background, are required.

You will work in a hybrid model with opportunities for professional development, AML training, and access to advanced tools. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential.