Senior Associate | Process Stream

<p><b>Job Description &amp; Summary</b></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Financial Services industry is operating in an increasingly challenging environment as a result of global economic uncertainty, increasing regulatory demands, and unprecedented operational and technological obstacles. <br/> <br/>PwC Poland’s Financial Crime Unit (“FCU”) is uniquely equipped to assist our Clients in overcoming these challenges through innovation and collaboration. The FCU’s<b> Process Stream</b> helps clients transform their Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) framework by executing strategies to reduce operational complexity through streamlined processes, technology optimisation, and resource efficiency to deliver cost effective, high quality services to our Clients. Our Process Stream<b> </b>helps our Client’s to reimagine “the possible” and to build sustainable AML functions that can adapt to the demands of the Financial Services industry.<br/> <br/>We are always keen to recruit new talent who are interested in working in a dynamic, fast growing team. Currently we are looking for: </p><p></p><p><b>Senior Associate | Process Stream </b><br/> </p><h2><span>Your future role: </span></h2><ul><li>key contributor to the delivery of a client engagement or an internal initiative, e.g. determine what needs to be done by exploring innovative solutions, engage with the client and your team to develop your understanding of the Client’s operating models and international regulatory systems, take personal ownership for the quality and efficiency of deliverables, and contribute to client account planning. </li><li>continued learning and development in the subject matter of Financial Crime Compliance, e.g. understanding the impact of changes to regulations, forming a perspective on how institutions respond, what constitutes ‘best practice’ in relation to policies, operating models, technology, etc. </li><li>active participation in the global PwC network, e.g. build a collaborative network with other PwC member firms in order to share knowledge and provide a truly global perspective for our Clients. </li><li>invest in the development of others through mentoring and coaching, e.g. recognise others’ strengths and development areas, and help them to realise their full potential in a positive and supportive environment. </li><li>this role is available in our offices in Gdańsk or Warsaw although there is also opportunity for overseas travel, subject to the Client engagement. </li></ul><p></p><h2><span>Apply if you have: </span></h2><ul><li>previous experience (4+ years), preferably in Financial Crime Compliance at a global financial institution, regulatory agency, or a leading consulting firm,</li><li>a demonstrable understanding of the financial services industry (e.g. business and operating models, products and services; culture and communication style),</li><li>a working knowledge of process related activities, i.e. building target operating models, establishing &amp; optimizing processes, deploying automated solutions, designing and implementing operational tools (e.g. process maps, procedures, quality control, time &amp; motion exercises, capacity models, management reporting, etc.),</li><li>a structured, analytical thinker with a proven ability to successfully resolve complex problems and issues,</li><li>strong planning, time management and organizational skills with the ability to identify opportunities for efficiencies and solutions to implement them, </li><li>proficient knowledge of MS Excel, MS Visio and MS PowerPoint, including the ability to prepare structured &amp; story-driven presentations, </li><li>a team player who enjoys working in a multicultural and international environment, and is willing to travel and be involved in international projects, </li><li>previous experience in regulatory/AML remediation projects will be considered as an asset for this role,</li><li>the candidate must be fluent in English and additional languages skills will be viewed as a further strength for this role.   </li></ul><p></p><p><span>By joining us you gain: </span></p><ul><li><b>work flexibility</b> - hybrid working model, flexible start of the day, workation, sabbatical leave, </li><li><b>development and upskilling</b> - our full support during onboarding process, mentoring from experienced colleagues, training sessions, workshops, certification co/financed by PwC e.g. (...) and conversations with native speaker, </li><li><b>wide medical and well-being program </b>- a medical care package (incl. physiotherapy, discounts on dental care), coaching, mindfulness sessions, psychological support, education through dedicated webinars and workshops, financial and legal advice, </li><li><b>possibility to create your individual benefits package</b> (a.o. lunch pass, insurance packages, concierge, veterinary package for a pet, massages)<b> and access to a cafeteria</b> - vouchers, discounts on IT equipment and car purchase, </li><li><b>3 paid hours</b> <b>for volunt