[Hiring] Compliance Controls & Governance Senior Specialist @UniCredit

Role Description

The Compliance Controls & Governance Senior Specialist is responsible for executing, monitoring, and enhancing second-line controls across the Four branches, focusing on Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) and Sanction topics. The role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, internal control frameworks, and Group compliance policies.

• Responsible for Risk Assessment activities, management reporting, and cascading Group policies and procedures to local Compliance Officers.
• Requires a broad cross-country perspective, including oversight of key activities, remediation plans, and emerging issues to ensure a consolidated view of Compliance/AFC risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Second-Line Control Execution & Monitoring:
  • Execute, tailor, and formalize Second Level controls testing across multiple branches and jurisdictions.
  • Identify control deficiencies, gaps, and emerging compliance risks, drafting clear findings and recommending appropriate remediation actions.
  • Monitor and validate remediation plans to ensure timely and effective risk mitigation.
  • Report control testing results and key findings to both Group and Local functions.
• Reporting, Data & Governance:
  • Prepare regular Management Information (MI), dashboards, risk metrics, and reports for local and Group Compliance Committees, the Head of Controls, and senior management.
  • Support the execution of Risk Assessments and the calibration of annual control testing plans across branch entities.
  • Act as the primary liaison with Data and IT teams regarding data extractions, reporting requirements, data quality, and control-testing methodologies.
  • Drive continuous improvements in governance processes, risk assessment methodologies, management reporting, and control frameworks.
  • Leverage data and analytical insights to identify trends, emerging risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Governance & Policy Management:
  • Cascade Group policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory updates to local Compliance teams, supporting their implementation and ensuring ongoing compliance.
  • Coordinate with local Compliance Officers and Group stakeholders to ensure consistent application of Compliance and AFC requirements across all jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, Audit, or Risk Management within the financial/banking sector.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF, Sanctions.
• Proven track record in executing control testing, quality assurance reviews, or compliance monitoring methodologies.
• Strong data-handling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify anomalies, evaluate control effectiveness, and summarize findings clearly for senior management.
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Polish, French, German, or Spanish is considered a strong advantage.

Requirements

• Experience in Anti-Financial Crime, Compliance, Audit, or Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF and Sanctions.
• Proven control testing and compliance monitoring skills.
• Analytical mindset with data-handling capabilities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state-of-the-art approaches and technologies.
• Flexible form of contract unless limited by banking regulations.
• Individual Development Budget dedicated to enhancing professional skills.
• Flexible work location: home/office according to preference.
• VIP-level private medical care for you and your closest family, including dental treatment and a hospitalization package.
• Coverage for psychological consultations for well-being support.
• Co-sponsorship of your Multisport card, covering 50% of its cost.
• Provision of high-quality computer equipment — Apple MacBook.
• Healthy snacks available throughout the day in the Warsaw office.

Company Description

UniCredit in Poland belongs to one of the largest financial groups in Europe, serving over 20 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.