Description
We are currently recruiting for the KYC / AML Specialist role at Linklaters Warsaw.
Join our global Legal & Risk team responsible for managing new business acceptance and financial crime risk. Collaborating with lawyers and business teams worldwide, our team covers client due diligence, risk assessments and sanctions compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting client due diligence end-to-end processes and risk assessments for new and existing clients.
- Identifying and assessing reputational and financial crime risks.
- Liaising with lawyers on risk, KYC and compliance requirements.
- Supporting sanctions screening and related reviews.
- Preparing financial crime compliance reports and audit responses.
- Using and helping to develop our business acceptance systems and tools.
Requirements:
- Have one to two years’ experience in AML / KYC, CDD and EDD, or compliance, ideally in an international environment.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Are proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and comfortable working with databases and new systems.
- Communicate confidently in English – min. B2 (Polish or another firm language is an advantage).
- Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a structured, calm way and build strong working relationships.
Location: Warsaw (hybrid model – 2 days in the office per week)
Benefits:
- Private medical care
- Free in-house fitness centre
- Life insurance
- Worldwide travel insurance for business and non-business travel
- Benefit Multisport club card or subsidised travel card
- Wide range of training opportunities