Junior KYC/AML Officer

Societe Generale; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 office days per week)

Health package with extensive dental

Meal allowance

Holiday fund

Sports card

Insurance

Job summary

Societe Generale Warsaw is seeking a KYC/AML Officer to ensure regulatory compliance through periodic reviews, due diligence and risk assessments in a dynamic international setting. You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance and other stakeholders across our business line to maintain accurate client profiles.

The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential extension. English fluency is required; Italian/German/Polish language skills are a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders acrossFront Office, Compliance and other teams.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills for KYC/AML reviews and risk assessments.
• Comfortable working in a cross-departmental, global context.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end KYC periodic reviews for Investment Banking clients including Italian entities.
• Conduct customer due diligence and AML risk assessments.
• Perform sanctions and adverse media screenings; escalate findings per risk framework.
• Prepare and validate KYC documentation and update client profiles.
• Act as point of contact for Front Office, Compliance and other business teams to support timely reviews.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Economics/Finance/Law/Business

Job description

Responsibilities

As a KYC/AML Officer at Societe Generale Warsaw, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through the execution of KYC periodic reviews, client due diligence and risk assessments. Working in a dynamic international environment, you will collaborate closely with Front Office, Compliance and other internationally based stakeholders across our business line.

Your future scope of responsibility will cover:

• Managing end-to-end KYC periodic reviews for a portfolio of Investment Banking clients, including Italian market entities, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies


• Conducting customer due diligence, AML risk assessments, and analysis of ownership and control structures


• Performing sanctions and adverse media screenings, investigating potential risk indicators, and escalating findings in line with the Bank's risk framework


• Preparing and validating KYC documentation and risk assessments, as well as maintaining accurate and up-to-date client profiles


• Acting as a key point of contact for a variety of stakeholders, including Front Office, Compliance, Management and other business teams, to support the timely completion of KYC reviews

This role is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Profile required

• You have previous professional experience (1-3 years) and a solid understanding of KYC/AML functions within a Corporate and Investment Banking environment


• You are fluent in English. Proficiency in Italian, German or Polish would be a strong asset


• You hold a university degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Business Administration or related field


• You demonstrate strong communication skills and you are comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders in a global and cross-departmental context


• You are detail-oriented, equipped with strong analytical skills and committed to delivering high-quality work in a regulated environment

Why join us

• Work in a pleasant atmosphere as part of an international team in a brand-new office in the center of Warsaw, designed with facilities for people with disabilities


• An active role in an international structure and the opportunity for growth


• Access to educational platforms and language courses


• Stability


• Competitive salary based on seniority and skills


• Support in quick adaptation in the company


• Extraordinary health package with extensive dental care


• Hybrid work (3 office days per week) and one-time bonus for home office equipment


• Even more benefits such as meal allowance, holiday fund, sports card and insurance


• Please be informed that we will be accepting only resumes in English.

Business insight

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.