Financial Crime Systems Expert

Permanent employee, Full-time · Poland - Warsaw - HQ

What we do?

UniCredit in Poland belongs to one of the largest financial groups in Europe, serving over 15 million Clients, including one million businesses. We are building a new banking model that combines the speed and appeal of a fintech with the strength and stability of a universal bank. We draw on 150 years of experience and the unique expertise of our teams, acting as the Group’s pan-European innovation hub.

We are creating ultra-fast and transparent banking with an “all-in-one” application and new opportunities for all Clients - individual, business, and corporate. We provide full omnichannel service thanks to a network of flagship branches in key Polish cities and our Support Center.

Our greatest value is our People - a Team of creative experts who thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. We focus on collaboration, engagement, and achieving ambitious goals.

We are looking for a Financial Crime Systems Expert to join us at this pivotal moment, share our vision, and help shape the future of European banking.
What you will be doing?
  • Act as a senior subject matter expert in the Anti-Money Laundering & Anti-Fraud areas, providing expert guidance on complex cases and high-risk scenarios
  • Lead the regular tuning and calibration exercises for transaction monitoring rules to reduce false positives while ensuring full regulatory coverage
  • Provide expertise during onboarding and periodic reviews of high-risk clients, including beneficial ownership analysis and KYC enhancements
  • Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and business units to ensure consistent application of AML & Anti-Fraud policies and procedures
  • Act as a Business Owner for system updates: define business requirements for IT, conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure data lineage/integrity between core banking systems and AML tools
  • Represent the Financial Crime Prevention team in internal & external audits, regulatory reviews and internal governance meetings
  • Deliver training and mentoring to junior analysts on AML & Anti-Fraud investigations, typology analysis, and documentation standards
Skills you should have
  • 7+ years of experience in AML/CTF/Anti-Fraud within banking or financial institutions
  • Strong knowledge of global AML regulations, typologies, and best practices (e.g. EU AMLD, FATF, Wolfsberg Group, UN Sanctions) as well as Anti-Fraud typologies & trends
  • Proven track record of handling complex investigations, high-risk customers, and regulatory escalations.
  • Experience with transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS, FICO, or similar), name screening tools, and case management platforms
  • Ability to critically assess risk, escalate effectively, and make decisions in uncertain or high-pressure situations.
  • Project management skills with experience in leading system implementation or migration projects
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Looker) to present complex data insights to senior stakeholders
  • Strong analytical mindset with familiarity in SQL and basic Python being highly desirable for independent data extraction and impact analysis
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in English; capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and regulators
  • Relevant certifications such as CAMS, ICA AML, or equivalent are highly desirable
  • Academic background in Law, Finance, Compliance, Criminology, or related field; postgraduate education is a plus
What we offer
You will get an opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state of the art approaches and technologies. 
Unless limited by banking regulations we offer a flexible form of contract.
You will be provided an Individual Development Budget, dedicated to enhancing your professional skills.
If your role permits, we also offer flexible work location: home/office —  according to your preference. 
You and your closest family will be covered with VIP-level private medical care which includes dental treatment and a hospitalisation package
We care for our colleagues’ well being, therefore we cover psychological consultations if you ever feel you need such support. 
We co-sponsor your Multisport card and cover 50% of its cost. 
You will work on computer equipment that delivers the best user experience — Apple MacBook
Our office in Warsaw offers healthy snacks throughout the day. 
Our process
We keep our recruiting process simple. 
Step 1: Talk with one of our Recruiters about your to date experiences and ambitions
Step 2: Meet with your future Team Manager to deep dive on the role specifics and our work environment
Our note to you

Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you're not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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