German-Speaking AML Operations Specialist

PwC Polska; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical care and wellbeing program

Training and certification support

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

PwC Poland’s Financial Crime Unit (FCU) is seeking an AML Operations Specialist with German to review and validate KYC profiles and alerts, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and identifying signs of money laundering. You will mentor analysts, analyze client documentation, and conduct research using sanctions lists and adverse media to build robust KYC profiles.

You will support AML-related client projects in Poland and abroad, including investigations and regulatory remediation, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on AML experience with at least 6 months in a quality-control role.
• Fluent in German and English for international communication.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to risk during AML reviews.
• Capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• University degree in finance, law, economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate KYC profiles and alerts for AML compliance.
• Mentor Analysts through AML training, prioritization and quality oversight.
• Analyze client documentation to verify identity, ownership and source of funds.
• Conduct research using sanctions lists and adverse media to build KYC profiles.
• Support AML projects in Poland and abroad including investigations and remediation.
• Assist the Team Leader with daily operations and escalation of cases.

Skills

AML experience

German language

English language

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Independent work

AI-based tools proficiency

Education

University degree (finance/law/economics)

Tools

AI-based tools

Job description

PwC Poland’s Financial Crime Unit (FCU) is seeking an AML Operations Specialist with German to review and validate KYC profiles and alerts, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and identifying signs of money laundering. You will mentor analysts, analyze client documentation, and conduct research using sanctions lists and adverse media to build robust KYC profiles.

You will support AML-related client projects in Poland and abroad, including investigations and regulatory remediation, and