Associate – AML/KYC
Posted on: 13.03.2026
Warszawa Mazowieckie
Permanent
Financial Services
Associate – AML/KYC
Are you passionate about corporate governance and operational excellence? We invite you to step into a dynamic and impactful Associate role where you will apply your expertise while contributing to innovation and process transformation in a collaborative, global environment.
About the role
As an Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of corporate governance and operational efficiency, primarily by owning and driving the end-to-end inbound AML/KYC framework. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert, translating regulatory requirements into pragmatic and scalable operational solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
About You
We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should have a proactive mindset, high personal drive, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellence.
Key responsibilities:
Desired Skills and Experience
Must-Have:
Company values:
Benefits:
Are you passionate about corporate governance and operational excellence? We invite you to step into a dynamic and impactful Associate role where you will apply your expertise while contributing to innovation and process transformation in a collaborative, global environment.
About the role
As an Associate, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of corporate governance and operational efficiency, primarily by owning and driving the end-to-end inbound AML/KYC framework. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert, translating regulatory requirements into pragmatic and scalable operational solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
About You
We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should have a proactive mindset, high personal drive, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Own and drive the end-to-end inbound AML/KYC framework, covering counterparties, banks and service providers.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert on AML/KYC regulations applicable to alternative investment structures.
- Lead continuous transformation of AML/KYC processes with a clear focus on simplification, standardisation, and automation.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and robustness of AML/KYC across jurisdictions and structures.
- Support broader governance activities, including legal entity set up and maintenance, banking administration, and fund liquidations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across departments to enable effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively drive change initiatives and scalable solutions that create long-term impact, improving both operational efficiency and digitalisation readiness.
- Support the Head of Governance locally by addressing issues, proposing solutions, and acting as a role model within the team.
- Occasionally travel to various locations to attend meetings as required.
Desired Skills and Experience
Must-Have:
- University degree (or equivalent) in law, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years' relevant work experience within the described field.
- Proven track record in change management and process improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience working in an international environment.
- Prior exposure to private equity or another financial services industry.
- Knowledge of Luxembourg law related to Alternative funds.
- Experience in process automation and digitalisation readiness initiatives.
- Structured and quality-driven with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Professional work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Leadership through collaboration and a "build once, reuse many times" mindset.
Company values:
- High performing means giving people responsibility and freedom to act and base evaluation on performance - there is always room for improvement.
- Respectful means acting with integrity and having respect for each other and external stakeholders in everything we do.
- Entrepreneurial means being innovative, action-oriented and having a sense of urgency about driving change.
- Informal means being non-hierarchical – everyone is encouraged and expected to speak their mind.
- Transparent means being open and honest, with each other as well as with external stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance with Unum – Fully employer-funded coverage under the “Ochrona Premium” plan, including extended options (e.g. accidents, hospital stays, critical illness, and family add-ons).
- Health Care with Lux Med – Fully employer-funded private medical insurance, with the option to add your spouse/partner and children.
- Wellness Allowance – PLN 2,560 per year to spend on wellbeing-related activities (e.g. sports, relaxation, culture).
- MultiSport Program – Employees can use the Wellness Allowance to cover the cost of a MultiSport card, giving access to 5,200+ sports facilities, gyms, and swimming pools across Poland.
- Wellhub / MultiLife – Premium access to wellness and personal development platforms, including yoga, mental health apps, coaching, online training, nutrition advice, and more.
- Unmind – Access to a science-backed mental health platform offering mindfulness and emotional support.
- Hybrid Work Model – Flexible work arrangements balancing office time with home-based work.
- Vacation – 31 days of paid vacation annually.
- Sick Leave – 90 days at full pay.
- Employee Capital Plan (PPK) – Employer contributes a total of 4% of your gross salary (1.5% basic + 2.5% voluntary) into your retirement savings, with full ownership and inheritance rights.
- And more... :)