Junior Financial Crime Risk Associate

EY; Katowice; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

EY GDS Poland is offering an Associate role within the Global Delivery Services team, focusing on first-line of defence financial crime compliance. The Associate will review client due diligence, analyze risk, and support EY's anti-money laundering controls across the EY network.

You will work with senior members of the Global Financial Crime team and Risk Management to enhance visibility of EY's programs. The role requires strong English communication and a client‑focussed, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of work experience in financial crime, AML, sanctions, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and written English communication skills.
• Proactive in risk assessment and information gathering.
• Intermediate MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client research using public and subscription sources to support ID and verification.
• Critically analyse due diligence information to identify information gaps.
• Screen clients for sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons with accuracy.
• Perform risk assessments to form client risk profiles.
• Coordinate with client-serving teams to request information clearly.
• Support testing and validation of financial crime prevention technology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Risk management

Research ability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 assessment 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 years 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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