Position: Senior Analyst for Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Location: Warsaw
Working time: Full-time
Type of employment: Permanent contract (hybrid model – office attendance at least three days per week).
About the role
The purpose of the General Counsel's Office (GCO) is "enabling safe operations". This means we provide Pinsent Masons with risk, regulatory and legal advice and support so that it can pursue its economic, operational and strategic goals in accordance with applicable laws and within its agreed risk tolerance.
The role is part of the Regulatory Team within the GCO and supports the achievement of its goal by helping ensure the firm's compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations relating to AML/KYC, sanctions and conflict of interest management.
The Regulatory Team operates on a regional structure. The Senior Analyst will focus mainly on their assigned region. However, support and assistance across all jurisdictions in which the firm operates is also expected where needed.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the process of onboarding new clients and matters.
- Conducting anti-money laundering checks and risk assessments in accordance with relevant regulations and the firm's AML policy.
- Researching potential clients and matters using publicly available information, verification tools and other relevant databases.
- Verifying information provided by referring teams and identifying gaps and additional requirements.
- Answering questions from stakeholders across the firm regarding the client and matter onboarding process and regulatory issues.
- Building effective relationships with colleagues from different regions and business areas.
- Providing support to other jurisdictions and regional teams where needed.
- Acting as an escalation point for more junior team members.
- Supporting the onboarding of new joiners, training and knowledge-sharing activities across the team, as required.
- Supporting recruitment activities where needed.
- Participating in global and regional projects of the Office of the General Counsel, as required.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, systems, controls and ways of working.
Candidate profile
We expect the Senior Analyst to deliver excellent client service, make a positive contribution to team success and support the development of the firm's business. This role requires administrative, IT, organisational and interpersonal skills. Proactive and flexible management of responsibilities and timely completion of tasks are essential.
Additional requirements include:
- Significant experience in AML, KYC or regulatory compliance, ideally gained in a law firm or another professional services firm.
- Experience conducting risk-based due diligence and complex client onboarding reviews.
- Experience searching for and analysing information from multiple internal and external sources.
- Experience identifying and escalating regulatory and compliance risks.
- Experience supporting, mentoring or training junior colleagues.
- Experience in an international or multi-jurisdictional environment is desirable.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills and the ability to obtain and combine information from various sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgement and the ability to make risk-based recommendations.
- Professionalism and composure, with very good work organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Attention to detail, high standards and excellent client service.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong client service orientation.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to teamwork.
- Ability to work effectively across different cultures, with diverse perspectives and in multiple jurisdictions.
- Intellectual curiosity, engagement and a proactive approach to learning and development.
- Very good work organisation and attention to accuracy and quality.
- A practical, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to collaborate and support other team members.
- Flexibility and autonomy in a dynamic environment.
Why Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons is an international professional services firm whose work is based on a clearly defined purpose. We are committed to creating an exceptional and deliberately designed environment for career development. We offer:
- High-quality and intellectually ambitious work with market-leading clients.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture in which to grow.
- Clear and transparent development and promotion opportunities.
- A flexible and agile way of working.
Our commitment
We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, unbiased and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from diverse experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of jurisdiction. If you need flexibility in the recruitment process, we will work together to agree a suitable solution.
How to apply
We only accept applications through our recruitment portal. Please attach your CV in English.
To arrange an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact our in-house Talent Acquisition Partner, Anwen Wallington:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-wallington-36177ba1/
E-mail:[email protected]
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