AML & Compliance, Manager

Your responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Compliance and AML functions for all entities, ensuring adherence to local regulations as well as internal policies and procedures reporting to the Group Compliance&AML Function.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory changes affecting the company's operations in the region and provide timely opinions and recommendations.
• Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), overseeing supervision, management, regulatory reporting, and providing ongoing support for business lines in the AML/CFT process.
• Act as referent point for the Group Data Protection Officer for personal data protection topics concerning the entities in entities in Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
• Conduct internal controls to assess non-compliance risks with local regulations, Group regulations and internal procedures, and indicate corrective measures as necessary reporting to the Group Compliance&AML Function.
• Draft formal opinions on new products, processes, and internal procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company before regulatory authorities, including KNF, NBP, UOKiK, GIIF, Financial Ombudsman, and UODO (for Compliance & AML topics).
• Act as the local Anti-Corruption Officer, providing guidance and receiving reports related to anti-corruption measures.
• Manage the customer complaints process effectively, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain close cooperation with the Polish Bank Association (ZBP) and participate as a member of the AML working group.
• Lead and manage a team, including budget management, setting and approving annual activity plans, opinions, post-control plans, reports, vacation plans, etc.

Our requirements

• Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in Compliance and AML functions within the banking or financial services industry.
• Master's degree in Law or a related field is required.
• In-depth knowledge of banking and financial regulations in Poland, (Czech Republic, and Slovakia, is a plus).
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and practices.
• Proven experience in managing compliance and AML programs, including regulatory reporting and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with regulatory authorities, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with experience in managing and motivating teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide practical solutions.
• Fluency in English and Polish. (Italian is a plus)
• Professional certifications in compliance or AML (e.g., CAMS, CFE) are desirable.

What we offer

• attractive employment conditions (e.g. private medical care, sport card),
• referral program,
• work in an inspiring international company,
• good atmosphere at work,
• challenging work in an international environment under highest standards,
• possibility of developing language competences.

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Manager for AML and Compliance to oversee the compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) functions across our banking and non-banking entities in Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. This role involves both hierarchical reporting to the CEO of BFF Polska and functional reporting to the Group Compliance and AML Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our operations adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, while also providing strategic guidance to mitigate compliance risks.