KYC/AML Officer

Societe Generale; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days/wk

International team

Disability-friendly office

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Societe Generale Warsaw is seeking a KYC/AML Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will lead end-to-end KYC reviews, client due diligence, and risk assessments within a dynamic, international environment.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance and globally based stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate client profiles. English fluency is essential, with Italian/German/Polish as assets.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of KYC/AML functions in Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Fluent English; Italian/German/Polish a strong asset.
• University degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Business Administration or related field.
• Demonstrated communication skills with diverse stakeholders in a global context.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute KYC periodic reviews for a portfolio of Investment Banking clients, including Italian entities.
• Perform customer due diligence, AML risk assessments, and analyze ownership structures.
• Conduct sanctions and adverse media screenings and escalate findings as needed.
• Prepare and validate KYC documents and maintain up-to-date client profiles.
• Serve as a key contact for Front Office, Compliance and other teams to ensure timely KYC reviews.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Economics/Finance/Law/Business Administration degree

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.

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

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

Required

Profile required

You will be best suited for this role if:

• You have previous professional experience 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

Your future with Societe Generale will include:

• Work in a pleasant atmosphere as part of an international team in a brand-new office in the centre 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 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 CVs 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.