AML/KYC Team Leader

Poznań, Poland or Warsaw, Poland
GPO EMEA – GPO EMEA - Operations /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About PayU 
PayU, a leading payment and Fintech company in 50+ high-growth markets throughout Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, part of Prosus group, one of the largest technology investors in the world is redefining the way people buy and sell online for our 300.000+ merchants and millions of consumers. 

As a leading online payment service provider, we deploy more than 400 payment methods and PCI-certified platforms to process approximately 6 million payments every single day. 

Thinking of becoming a PayUneer and you are curious to know more about us? Read more about the life in PayU here 

As an AML/KYC team leader you will ensure that merchant verification processes are effective and meet internal polices and external regulations (incl. AML/CFT). It means that you will take care of workload management and support your team in their daily tasks. In addition, you will be responsible for leading initiatives aimed at processes simplifications, automatization and standardization. Last but not least, together with compliance team, you will be in charge of implementing new AML policies and standards and assuring proper training to AML/KYC analysts.

 Excited yet? Continue reading to find out more about the role.

What you will be doing:

    • Leading a team of 10+ AML/KYC analysts, guiding their work, and supporting their development, 
    • Ensuring information and documentation complies with regulations and company standards. 
    • Overseeing day-to-day operations, defining objectives, and monitoring team performance,
    • Assuring that all procedures/instructions supporting operational activities cover all the necessary aspects of work and regulatory requirements and are up to date, 
    • Acting as an SME to team members and other internal stakeholders, 
    • Identifying risks in the operation process and proposing preventive measurements,
    • Cooperating with Compliance Team to improve the standards and implement new regulatory requirements into AML/KYC processes.

Who are we looking for?

    • 3+ years experience in the financial industry with proven exposure to AML matters,
    • 1+ years experience in managing people,
    • Experience in managing AML/KYC aspects, participating actively in DD programs,
    • Proven track record in delivering projects aimed at process automation and simplifications,
    • Hands on experience with tools supporting data analysis and reporting (Excel, Tableau or Power BI),
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Polish and English,
    • Proactive approach, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Project management and/or process management experience will be an advantage.  

What we offer?

    • Employment under a contract of employment
    • Benefits: ability to develop one’s own package in MyBenefit system
    • Access to an internal training platform
    • Possibility to work in a hybrid model
    • Friendly work atmosphere in a cooperation-driven team, that will support you everyday
    • Work in an international organization operating in a rapidly changing industry

Our working environment:

    • A diverse working environment within a multicultural setting
    • An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions
    • A positive, get-things-done workplace
    • A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course – important you are comfortable with this)
    • Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale
    • A democratic work environment where you can drive your outcomes
About us
At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high-growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18 high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs, to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more www.payu.com 

Our Commitment To Building A Diverse And Inclusive Workforce 
As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive and safe environment, for all of our people, communities and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility and unbiased attention to each and every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities or the LGBTQ communities.